Question 1

i swallowed gum, 29 weeks pregnant! no harm to my baby right?

Accepted Answer

No harm: Should be out of your system soon

Question 2

i swallowed a liquidfied gum. would anything bad happen?

Accepted Answer

No.: As long as it isn't a common thing you do, you should be fine.

Question 3

what can happen to you overtime if you swallow gum?

Accepted Answer

Likely nothing: I trust you are talking about chewing gum.  Swallowing chewing gum, while not recommended, is not likely to cause any problem in an otherwise healthy person.

Question 4

what would happen if you swallowed your chewing gum?

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Nothing serious: Swallowing chewing gum usually does not cause any health problems, except maybe a stomach ache.  The gum will normally pass through the intestinal tract without incident.

Question 5

what happens when a person swallows a piece of eraser or gum?

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Probably no issues: The eraser or gum most likely will be passed through the gastrointestinal tract and you should be fine.  If you do experience any constipation or abdominal pain then consult your md.  Another more serious potential problem is that the objects become dislodged in your lung.  If you experience any shortness of breath, wheezing or difficulty breathing go straight to the er.

Question 6

is gum numbing gel safe to swallow?

Accepted Answer

No it is not: Are you asking for use for a child or an adult? Either way, it not safe to swallow, and should not be used in young children, especially those under two years of age. Give infants a cold teething ring or dampened, frozen washcloth to chew on instead. For adults, any relief would be extremely temporary. see you dentist instead and have the problem properly diagnosed and treated instead.

Question 7

chewing gum in pregnancy is it safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes. : Yes gum is safe .  Don't over do it. Brush frequently to avoid cavities.  Do not do xylitol gum as research is still undecided on safety during pregnancy and breast feeding.

Question 8

is the gum numbing gel safe to swallow?

Accepted Answer

In small amounts: In small amounts and accidentally, yes. In large amounts, no.

Question 9

how do doctors remove chewing gum you swallow?

Accepted Answer

Dont need to remove.: Despite the rumor that it takes years to digest swallowed chewing gum,  gum moves through the digestive track like any other food.   18% of chewing gum is made up of a indigestible rubbery substance that can resist chewing.  That substance does not stick to the inside of your intestine and is eliminated naturally nearly unchanged within 7 days.

Question 10

is swallowing bubble gum considered bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Despite what your mother told you when you were a kid, swallowing gum does not harm you. It  is not digested but passes through you.  The only time it is a problem is if you swallow masses of gum at once and then there is a possibility of it blocking your digestive tract.

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