I have swallowed 3 pieces of it. Is tha ok?
2007-06-11 11:13:04 · 18 answers · asked by oddanimal13 2 in Health ➔ Dental
If you swallow gum, IT WILL NOT! STAY IN YOUR STOMACH FOR 7 YEARS! That is just a myth! Chewing gum will NOT get stuck in your stomac and it will cause no harm whatsoever! If you swallow gum, it will simply pass through the other side! No need to worry about anything!
2007-06-11 12:33:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Gum digests like any other food, not 7 years like we've all heard (it takes a couple days) it stays intact because the gum base doesn't break down like the other ingredients, the only way it's dangerous is swallowing large amounts, a normal size piece is fine, it's rare for a piece to get stuck in the intestines.
2007-06-11 11:17:28 · answer #2 · answered by purple_lily76 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's surprising that there are still people who believe the whole "It will say in your system for 7 years" nonsense.
The gum will pass through your system, with little of it's substance being digested. There are no magical properties to a stick of gum that make it hang around for seven years instead of simply passing through like a swallowed dime.
2007-06-11 11:24:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, there isn't anything wrong with swallowing gum. Although it isn't recommended, there is nothing wrong with it.
It all goes through your digestive system and comes out within a while. (Not 7 years!) Don't worry. It's safe. The sorbitol in gum can cause diarrhea, so beware.
2007-06-11 11:21:48 · answer #4 · answered by W♥ Knit Twit ♥P 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That is fine ...I also heard the rumor that it takes seven years to digest but I have also heard that that is just a lie and it digests like other things...Just to be safe try not to swallow ur gum!!!!
2007-06-16 13:12:43 · answer #5 · answered by KellyB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swallowing gum in general is bad for you. It can get stuck in your stomach and mess up your system. I would NOT swallow any more. If you need to throw it outside in the woods. Animals can eat the gum, just not humans.
2007-06-11 11:17:36 · answer #6 · answered by ♥♥Nicole♥♥ 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
gum stays in your stomach for a LONG time when it gets there. one of my past teachers had to get her stomach opened up & the gum taken out because there was too much in there & her stomach wasn't able to work right. (she always swallowed her gum) so be careful! don't swallow any more.
2007-06-11 11:19:19 · answer #7 · answered by EasilyAmused 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You will most likely pass it but you should not swallow gum. It could get caught up in your digestive system.
2007-06-11 11:16:30 · answer #8 · answered by dct14300 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Technically, it's not good to swallow any type of gum. But other than some sort of very mild indigestion or (diarrhea), its safe.
2007-06-11 11:17:03 · answer #9 · answered by Moth 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes. If you swallow gum, nothing ever happens.
2007-06-11 11:16:06 · answer #10 · answered by Tigger_Gal 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋