What happens when chewing gum is swallowed in the stomach

Chewing gum contains gum, especially sticky, but it is not easily digestible substances, so chewing gum swallowed into the stomach will not be digested by the body, should not stick to the intestines, because the human gastrointestinal wall is very smooth, and can secrete a lot of mucus, chewing gum is also impossible to be stuck. So people with normal digestive function eat chewing gum, the gastrointestinal tract will digest it on its own, and can be discharged from the body without surgery. If the gastrointestinal digestive function is not so good or the elderly who are bedridden for a long time, it may cause intestinal problems and need to go to the doctor. Therefore, eating chewing gum swallowed into the stomach should not be a big problem, so do not worry too much.