I just swallowed gum!?

Question

i was playin basketbal and i just swallowed my gum as i made a jumpshot, (i missed but that's not the poiint) what really happens when we swallow gum, and is it true that it takes years to get out of the digestive system? please give reasonable aswers, i'm really curious

Answer 1

Almost everyone has swallowed a piece of gum. But only a very few people ever need to see a doctor because of it.

Chewing gum is made up of the gum itself (called gum resin), preservatives, flavorings, and sweeteners. The human body is unable to digest the gum resin. But 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 very 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 non-digestible things (like sunflower seed hulls).

Although people cannot digest gum resin, we can digest the things that have been added to chewing gum, such as sweeteners or even medications (think of the nicotine gum used by people trying to quit smoking). The body absorbs these just through the act of chewing. This is where chewing gum can affect a person's health: When a person chews a lot of sugary gum, the calories can really add up.

Sugary gum also can lead to tooth decay and may damage dental work, like fillings. That's why dentists recommend people chew sugar-free gum, and then only one or two pieces a day. But even this has its downside: Chewing too much sugar-free gum that's been sweetened with an ingredient called sorbitol can give a person diarrhea. And too much cinnamon-flavored gum can irritate the lining of the mouth.

Answer 2

It is true that it take several years for gum to decompose, however, it will make it though your digestive system in a couple of days without any problems.

Answer 3

Most people at some time in their life have swallowed gum.

It will pass threw you.

You will survive.

You will play lots of basketball.

You will make a record number of 3 point shots

You will play in the NBA.

You will be a big star, and make loads of $$$

And I will ask you for your autograph.

Answer 4

No, I saw on the Discovery Channel the other day that it will come out in a couple of days. That seven years thing is all a myth.

Answer 5

It doesn't take years. It probably won't even take a month. Thing is, as with anything inedible without poison, if the stomach can't digest it, it spits it out.

Just don't try to look at your butt while doing your business, else you might see bubbles coming out --- HAHAHAHAHa --- I'm just kidding.

Answer 6

Nothing will happen to you, it won't harm you in the lest little bit.
When I was younger I use to swallow my gum all the time.
The acid in you stomic will disolve the gum you will be all right.

Answer 7

do not get worried the gum will tour your digestion system and it come out bubbling ha ha ha just joking

Answer 8

Don't worry dude, the gum now is your stomach mate... hehehe.. you won't die in seven days for that.... and if you are lucky, it will get out of your stomach by tomorrow.

Answer 9

My sister snuck gum and swallowed it---she was still in diapers and it came out right away----yuck

Answer 10

It will pass on through. The worst case scenario would be the bubbles your bottom will blow when you get gas. LOL
Seriously it will pass.