is it really bad to swallow gum like multiple times a day?
Hey, swallowing gum several times a day is one habit worth looking at more closely 💛
Chewing gum is designed to be spat out, so it’s best to avoid swallowing it if you can.
Swallowed gum can stick together and form a blockage in the digestive system, which is very rare but can be serious.
If you’ve swallowed gum and feel well, there’s no need to panic, but you could try to stop doing it from now on 🫶
Get medical help if you have tummy pain, vomiting, or both.
Hope this helps 🌸
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Sources:
Mayo Clinic "Swallowing gum: is it harmful?"
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/indigestion/expert-answers/digestive-system/faq-20058446
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