1. What happens when you swallow gum?
After food is swallowed, it passes through the gastrointestinal system which starts from the lips to the anus. Acids are released to digest the foods however gum is not digested. The undigested gum usually come through faeces in 1 or 2 days. However, this gum can disrupt the grinding of food in some cases.
2. How long does gum stay in the system after it is swallowed?
In as much as the gum doesn’t stick to poop, it should be out in less than a week. The flavouring and sugar might be gone, but the gum base itself is unchanged. It is false to believe that gum stays for years in the body system when swallowed.
3. What can I do if I mistakenly swallow gum?
Some persons try to drink lots of water in a bid to flush out swallowed gum, this has not been scientifically proven. When you mistakenly swallow gum, you don’t need to do anything. You just need to let it pass out naturally. That’s the End<<Continue Reading>>>
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