Glass crumbs eaten into the stomach can not be digested, and easy to damage the digestive tract, it is recommended to seek medical attention in a timely manner.
The main component of glass is silicon dioxide, silicon dioxide is a chemically stable acidic substances, it is insoluble in water, and insoluble in common sulfuric acid and hydrochloric acid, and the human body’s digestive juices is the main component of hydrochloric acid, so digestive juices can not corrode the glass, let alone digesting glass.
Glass fragments are generally very hard and sharp, when accidentally swallowed glass fragments, may cut the oral cavity and gastrointestinal mucosa, and in serious cases will cut the blood vessels, resulting in hemorrhage caused by shock.
So when accidentally swallowed glass, must pay attention to, recommended to go to the hospital as soon as possible for treatment, so as to avoid serious consequences.