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What to Do If You Accidentally Swallow Gum: Stop Panic
21.06.2024 13:30
If this happens and you accidentally swallow gum, the last thing you should do is panic.
Instead, we invite you to figure out what happens to the product after it ends up in our stomachs.
What happens to chewing gum after you swallow it
Like any other food, gum first ends up in the stomach and then moves into the small intestine.
This is where the part of the chewing gum that can be digested remains, that is, the sweeteners.
The remains of the gum that could not be digested pass further and are excreted from the body through the large intestine naturally.
How long does it take for gum to leave the body?
There is no exact answer – this indicator depends on individual digestive characteristics.
In healthy people with no gastrointestinal problems, food passes through the stomach and small intestine in about 6-8 hours. It then takes about 36 hours for the body to move the food into the large intestine.
Therefore, it may take 2 to 5 days for the gum to be eliminated from the body.
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