EastEnders' James Bye's son, two, rushed to hospital after eating 'toxic' plant

EastEnders' James Bye’s two-year-old young son was rushed to hospital after eating a 'seriously toxic’ plant.

The youngest child of the actor needed medical help after "projectile" vomiting, the star's wife has announced. The family are said to have then received a "stark warning" from a doctor following a diagnosis.

Victoria Bye told of the terrifying situation on Instagram and issued an urgent warning to other parents. Victoria, 42, who has four children with James, 41 - who played Martin Fowler on the BBC show for more than a decade - and the scary moment came when his tongue suddenly started to swell.

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Rufus was diagnosed with gastroenteritis whilst the family spent some time at the home of James' parents. She suggested that a doctor's warning that it was "contagious" proved to be right, with Victoria teasing that she later ended up unwell herself. She wrote: "More of a public service announcement than a post really but as we all know, life with kids is anything but predictable.

"So, after spending the night in hospital (I swear they’ll start charging us rent soon) after Rufus decided to snack on a plant in the garden — one I didn’t even know was dangerous. All hell let loose. (full video in next post – wouldn’t let me post here)."

"Within minutes his tongue had started to swell, he was screaming & we had to call 999.
(As always - NHS heroes, honestly.) "Thankfully he’s absolutely fine now but it turned out the culprit was Italian Arum, a really common plant with bright orange berries that looks innocent but is seriously toxic if ingested.

"I mean, I had no idea. And once I started looking into it… turns out there are loads of plants like that quietly minding their own (deadly) business in UK gardens. So, in true mum fashion, I made a list. For anyone else who didn’t know either. Because no one needs that kind of adrenaline."

Later, she returned with a second video reminding Rufus and their other children that "the garden is NOT a snack cupboard!" James met his wife nearly twenty years ago, and says he caught her eye when he was dressed as a pineapple for work.

James was among those who liked the post and he also reacted in the comments section. Alongside a nauseous-looking emoji, he teased to his wife: "Did I mention I'm staying away for the rest of the week." Beside a laughing emoji, Victoria replied: "Nice try ... you're on poo duty."

The following day, Victoria shared in an update to fans: "Still in the trenches here with this dreaded sickness malarkey ... thank you honestly for all your get well wishes." She then teased: "I'm trying not to complain too much."

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