Question 1

is it dangerous to swallow gum?

Accepted Answer

NO: Though your body can't digest it,  it passes through your digestive track in a smooth lump and is excreted in your stool 24 to 72 hours later.  Large amounts of digested gum have the potential to block your colon and will lead to discomfort.

Question 2

is it dangerous to accidentally swallow chewing gum? 7 months pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Don't: Don't make a habit of this. But as they say, "This too shall come to pass."

Question 3

was gargling with 3% hydrogen peroxide for a cut in my gums and swallowed a little. is this dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Not particularly: As long as it was just a little. Hydrogen peroxide is water (H2O) with an extra oxygen atom added (H2O2) so its not like you've ingested poison.

Question 4

gum abcess burst is it dangerous if i swallowed pus ?

Accepted Answer

Abscess: Probably not dangerous since gastric acid will destroy most bacteria, but this should be seen by a dentist and treated aggressively. Do not wait.

Question 5

is it dangerous for a 2 year old to swallow chewing gum?

Accepted Answer

No: Of the many things a kid swallows, chewing gum is the least likely to ever become a problem. It will pass easily through the digestive system essentially unchanged within 3-5 days.

Question 6

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 7

will i get sick if i swallow gum?

Accepted Answer

Most likely not: It usually passes right through your system without a problem.  However, if you do develop any cramping - see an internist right away.

Question 8

do you swallow more air when you chew gum?

Accepted Answer

Probably: We tend to swallow air all day long when we eat or just normal swallowing.

Question 9

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 10

what would happen if you swallowed your chewing gum?

Accepted Answer

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.

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