Reported 8 months ago
In an unexpected turn of events, a 70-year-old man required urgent surgery due to intestinal obstruction caused by eating a whole guava with seeds. The surgeon, Dr. Huang Hanbin, highlighted common fruits like guavas, lychees, and persimmons as culprits for gastrointestinal stones. Dr. Huang warned about the risks posed by seeds in fruits like watermelon, sunflower seeds, and dragon fruits, which can also lead to intestinal blockages. He advised the elderly and individuals with poor gastrointestinal motility to be cautious about consuming such fruits to prevent complications.
Source: YAHOO