Patient's question:
Is it a problem if a child accidentally swallows chewing gum?Doctor's answer:
No problem! The main components of chewing gum are non-toxic rubber, sweeteners, and flavoring agents! Besides, chewing gum is soft and will not harm the stomach and intestines! It can be excreted in the feces within one or two days! Swallowing it occasionally will not affect your health. Additionally, you can eat some rough fiber foods to stimulate intestinal peristalsis. The inner walls of the human stomach and intestines are smooth and secrete a large amount of mucus, so chewing gum cannot stick. If swallowed, it cannot be digested and will be automatically excreted without the need for surgery. However, to avoid accidents, it is best not to give children chewing gum. Good luck! Moreover, if it is accidentally swallowed into the trachea, it will be very troublesome. Additionally, if children chew gum continuously, they may swallow too much air.