2006-08-13 16:26:06 · 14 answers · asked by stevenweiwang 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
No my kids did it and so does my Grandchildren. It will be okay.
2006-08-13 16:45:09 · answer #1 · answered by worried about our country 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No - and yes. Swallowed gum does not stay in the stomach or cause intestinal problems. That's because our bodies move most materials that can't be digested (like gum) through the digestive system and out of our bodies in a bowel movement. In rare cases, swallowing a large mass of gum, or many small pieces of gum over a short period of time, can block the digestive tract. Blockages in the digestive system are most likely to happen when gum is swallowed along with other indigestible things (like sunflower seed shells). I wouldn't encourage it but there's not really anything to worry about..
2016-03-16 22:04:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all I just wish everyone would forget the myth that it takes 7 years to get gum out of your digestive track. It takes maybe a week or so and no dager to children. If it was really hazardous it be a lot more exploited.
2006-08-13 16:32:17 · answer #3 · answered by goddess of the hunt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it isn't. Don't believe all of the urban myths such as it taking several years for it to be digested. Gum loses its stickiness when it hits the stomach acids. It is digested like any other solid food.
Too much information? Sorry, just wanted to be thorough.
2006-08-13 16:32:00 · answer #4 · answered by Oklahoman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is it gets stuck inside the walls of their stomach and the only way to remove it is to drink 1-2 teaspoons (depends how often they swallow their gum) of Olive oil. My family has tried this home remedy for years and it always works.
2006-08-13 16:39:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that it takes 7 years to digest. That might be an old wives tale though.
2006-08-13 16:31:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They shouldn't do it on a regular basis, but there is no danger from it
2006-08-13 16:29:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it just gets digested along with the rest of whatever they eat.
2006-08-13 16:29:07 · answer #8 · answered by My Evil Twin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
choking hazard.won't hurt 'em so long as they don't choke on it
2006-08-13 16:29:32 · answer #9 · answered by phe_03 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only if they choke on it as it's going down...
2006-08-13 16:31:12 · answer #10 · answered by MB_Bailey 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋