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Accidently swallowed chewing gum, would my upset be because of that?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Usually ok: Usually there isn't a problem as the gum will pass harmlessly through the body. However, there are rare cases of chewing gum bezoars which have occurred causing esophageal ; intestinal obstruction (http://pediatrics.Aappublications.Org/content/102/2/e22.Full). Lack of absorption of sorbitol in sugarless gym can sometimes lead to gas, loose stools and abdominal pain.

Answered 12/23/2018

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