Is it dangerous to swallow gum?!
Question: Ok I need your help. I have just swallowed a stick of gum accidently. I have swallowed some about twice in the past few months. I told my friend and she says she does it all the time, but I'm not sure if she's just really not bothered. I told my mum about my friend doing it, and she was shocked, so i didn't tell her I'd swallowed some.
I really really need your help. Apparently it's bad for your intestines (or so my mum says it must be) so I'm really scared. I need an answer from someone who is sure. I'm normally the one answering questions, so please help me as this is the only question I have asked.
I told my friend the 2nd time I swallowed gum, and she said "Don't worry, just don't do it again."
Now I've just done it again accidently, so will it harm me in any way?
Is there a doctor out there?
Please! I'm gonna loose sleep on this!
Please. If you know please tell me!
Answers: Ok I need your help. I have just swallowed a stick of gum accidently. I have swallowed some about twice in the past few months. I told my friend and she says she does it all the time, but I'm not sure if she's just really not bothered. I told my mum about my friend doing it, and she was shocked, so i didn't tell her I'd swallowed some.
I really really need your help. Apparently it's bad for your intestines (or so my mum says it must be) so I'm really scared. I need an answer from someone who is sure. I'm normally the one answering questions, so please help me as this is the only question I have asked.
I told my friend the 2nd time I swallowed gum, and she said "Don't worry, just don't do it again."
Now I've just done it again accidently, so will it harm me in any way?
Is there a doctor out there?
Please! I'm gonna loose sleep on this!
Please. If you know please tell me!
I've heard it just stays in your system for a while. I wouldnt worry though, my mom used to buy me these colourful bubblegum sweets, and there was about 12 in a pack, and I must of ate about 10 packs, before my mom finally realised they were bubblegum. But it didn't affect me in anyway.
YOU'RE GONNA DIE !!!
Gum will digest in the gastrointestinal system like all other foods do. Gum does contain gum resin which is indigestible, but it goes through the digestive system like any other waste. In rare cases if you swallow a large mass of gum or many small pieces in a very short time, this can block the digestive tract. A blockage would moreso happen if you do this along with other indigestible things.
Only if you pass gas then you may blow a bubble and it will get stuck on your undies..LOL
Kidding, gum will not hurt you if you swallow small amounts.
Don't worry. The common superstition that gum will stay in your intestines for 5 years is false. It will slowly come out of your system (slower than food, but not for 5 years) and it has no known health implications.
However, since it takes so long to digest and break down, it's probably not a good idea to swallow packs full of it. But one, two, or ten will be fine. Don't worry, you don't need medical attention.
It's not harmful if you swallow gum every once in a while. It won't even stay in your intestines for 7 years, It will just go through like normal food.
no but it's makes you lose energy because your stomach uses extra energy digesting the gum
Evidence for the Health Claim
Chewing gum is made of the following main ingredients: a natural or synthetic gum base, glycerin, vegetable-oil based compounds, sorbitol and mannitol or saccharin, preservatives, flavorings, and colorings. While the majority of these can be easily digested, the gum base can