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Accidentally swallowed chewing gum, will stick to the intestines

Dr. Taylor Turner
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2025-05-17 09:18:16
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If you accidentally swallow chewing gum, it will not stick to the intestinal tract.
The stomach and intestinal tract in the human body will constantly secrete mucus, so that it maintains a lubricating state, which is generally difficult to be adhered by chewing gum. Moreover, the main component of chewing gum is natural gum or glycerin resin, which will not be digested and absorbed by the human body, so it will not stay in the gastrointestinal tract and will be directly discharged.
After the patient accidentally eats chewing gum, drink plenty of water to speed up the emptying speed of the gastrointestinal tract and promote the discharge of chewing gum.