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Swallowed chewing gum what are symptoms to know it is in throat?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

You would likely: Feel it if caught in throat. Usually there isn't a problem if gum is swallowed. However, there are rare cases of chewing gum bezoars which have occurred causing esophageal ; intestinal obstruction.

Answered 12/4/2020

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