Patient's question:
I don't know what's going on, but my child has been misbehaving and crying non-stop lately. Even the hospital check-up didn't help. What should I do if they swallowed gum?Doctor's answer:
The gum contains a lot of gum base that is not digested, most of which can be excreted through the stool. Additionally, you can eat some rough fiber foods to stimulate intestinal peristalsis.Doctors point out that the inner walls of the human digestive tract are very smooth and secrete a large amount of mucus, making it impossible for gum to stick. After being swallowed, if it cannot be digested, it will naturally be expelled without the need for surgery. However, to avoid accidents, it is best not to give children gum, as it offers no benefits and can be very troublesome if accidentally inhaled into the trachea. Additionally, if children chew gum continuously, they may swallow too much air while chewing.