India, April 13 -- Chia seeds are incredibly healthy, but did you know eating them the wrong way can lead to serious issues? Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist who frequently shares health and wellness tips with his Insta family, recently posted about the potential risks of consuming chia seeds incorrectly. Here's what can happen if you eat them the wrong way. (Also read: Chia seeds vs sabja seeds: Dietician reveals which is more beneficial for your weight loss journey )

In the video, Dr. Sethi explains, "People have ended up in the hospital after eating dry chia seeds and then drinking water,". He added, "The seeds expanded and got stuck in their oesophagus, requiring an endoscopic procedure for removal." Although this is rare, he note...