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A member asked:
What would happen if you swallowed your chewing gum?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
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.
Answered 1/26/2013
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Nothing.: As it says in the bible: "this too shall pass.".
Answered 2/14/2013
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No harm: Nothing will happen. It is a common concern, but it is completely safe. The gum will just pass.
Answered 10/4/2016
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