What if you swallow the gum?

Chewing gum swallowed, generally does not affect the health of the body, you can observe; if necessary, go to the hospital for treatment, while dietary modification. 1. If the chewing gum is swallowed accidentally, proper observation can be made. Generally chewing gum will pass through the esophagus to the stomach, after digestion by stomach acid, the part that can’t be absorbed will be discharged out of the body, under normal circumstances, it can be completely eliminated in 1-2 days, and the body won’t feel any discomfort. 2. Go to the hospital for treatment, if it causes nausea and vomiting and choking and coughing and other symptoms, or seriously lead to respiratory distress patients need to go to the hospital in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor to use professional tools to take out the chewing gum, if necessary, surgical treatment. 3. Dietary adjustments, during the treatment period, patients are advised to eat more crude fiber foods, such as sweet potatoes, groundnuts, etc., to help chewing gum as soon as possible out of the body. Usually eat chewing gum must pay attention to, try not to swallow, if accidentally swallowed serious symptoms, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner.