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Its been a day since my sister swallowed a chewing gum What we have to do if my 4 year sister swallowed a chewing gum

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Nothing to worry if she’s passing motion normally. Rarely if she has stomach pain then consult with a doctor in person. ... Read More

I just swallowed a chewing gum along with my Guduchi Pill. What are the harmful effects and how to cure it? Please suggest.

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Don't worry... Drink plenty of water. ... Read More

I have accidentally swallowed a Chewing Gum, what can do now? Please suggest

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HELLO, NOTHING, IT CAN COME OUT WITH DEFICATION. O.K BYE. ... Read More

Hi, I'm 8 weeks pregnant. Is it safe to chew orbit chewing gum during pregnancy.? Also I get frequent migraine headaches, which medicine is safe and effective?

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For migraine, it is best to try and avoid the triggers that bring it on. Therefore lifestyle modifications are very important. You can also take paracetamol tablets upto four times a day. It is more e ... Read More

Hi..I take Happydent chewing gum frequently. One piece of Happydent contains 6 pallets and in a week, I take about 18-24 pallet. As per Happydent, its sugar-free and contains Xylitol. I would like to know, is there any side-effect of using this chewing-gum.

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Sir, chronic consumption of chewing gums sometimes causes side effects because too much xylitol has been known to draw too much water into the gut with it or it may get fermented in the gut by intesti ... Read More

Hi doctors. I have an issue of overthinking. I have found out that chewing gum helps me to not get deep with my thoughts. I chew 2-3 chewing gums a day. Will chewing gum affect my teeth? How much chewing gum is okay, and what type of chewing gum should i chew to avoid any adverse effect on teeth and overall health?

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You can chew gums to a certain limit. But over use of anything is not good just like oveethinking. You can practice more healthier ways to avoid overthinking. Proper balanced diet, exercise, meditatio ... Read More

Hi, i swalloed chewing gum plz suggest me what should I do now, can i drink mor or eat something ?

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Hi...You can have banana. Don't worry ..... ... Read More

I swallowed chewing gum. & it stuck inside. now what should i do to remove it?

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Nothing will happen, you'll pass it the next morning. It'll get digested with your stomach acids and enzymes. ... Read More

I accidentally inhale a chewing gum while sitting but i feel normal should i have to consult doctor or not.

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Inhalation of chewing gum into the airway would have caused severe choking reactions and difficulty in breathing. If you don't have such symptoms you need not worry, you might have swallowed it. No tr ... Read More

Yesterday I swallowed a chewing gum by mistake now what should i do To solve this problem Is it harmful ?

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HELLO, NOTHING SERIOUS, ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED,SO DON'T WORRY, IT PASSOUT WITH STOOL.OK. ... Read More

Four days ago, I accidentally swallowed a chewing gum (or I’m not sure if I swallowed it). Since then, I occasionally feel mild one-sided abdominal pain. Stool and gas are passing normally, sometimes with slight difficulty, sometimes normally. There is no vomiting or bloating. I had intestinal obstruction surgery 12 years ago. Should I be wor

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

“Three days ago, I accidentally swallowed a chewing gum. Since then, I feel mild one-sided abdominal pain. Gas and stool are passing, sometimes with slight difficulty, sometimes normal. There is no vomiting or bloating. Should I go for an ultrasound/sonography or is this pain due to normal digestion/spasm?”

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No need ... Read More

I have small white spot in my gum behind my 2nd molar tooth where previously (4yrs ago) surgical extraction of wisdom tooth is done. I have taken many antibiotics (monocef,sporidex725,augmentin625)..but its not completely cured. Its painless but i have discomfort during chewing after eating the spot reduced then again build up. So 2 dentist sugges

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1) After tooth extraction, sometimes a small sharp piece of bone slowly pushes through the gum as the body remodels the area. This can feel like a white bump, hard to touch, and may irritate your tong ... Read More

Having pain when chewing, last tooth came only half , consulted dentist 1year ago he told that it will only come half after x-ray , now gums come upon that tooth and having pain and swelling what to do?

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Get your wisdom tooth extracted ... Read More

This appeared on my mother's gum. There is no pain if not touched. 2 months ago the tooth was partially broken and she could not even chew anything. What is this . I am scared about this. What to do ? Please reply doctors

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It's better to show the condition either through a pic or direct consult ... Read More

Hi, My 2 yrs baby accidentally swallowed 1 small chewing gum... Is it harmful to baby? Will it come out with poop ?

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Greetings don't worry make sure it's swallowed it's not aspirated, if swallowed it will come out through stool .look for warning sign like breathing problem. ... Read More

My 4yr old daughter swallowed chewing gum accidentally today what to do at 1pm today please confirm I am worried

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Hello, no need to worry it will come out through stools. ... Read More

Hi all, Gums are getting swelled in the morning daily for the past few months. While chewing hard foods like chappati feeling slight pain all over gum. Very mild pain. Could someone tell me what my might be the issue? Thanks

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there are several potential reasons why you might be experiencing swollen gums and mild pain. It's important to consult a dentist for a proper diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Some possible causes ... Read More

More than 15 day passed to my rct treatment but still my rct teeth pain while chewing. Doctor not responding properly who did my rct. He saying pain will be there for one month. Now im thinking to extract that teeth as im suffering pain more thank 3month. Doctor also provided mouth guard as I have teeth grinding problems ... But after wearing that

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Hi 1)It's common to experience slight sensitivity and pain after RCT for few months (Get x ray done) Note:- Pain should not be unavailable one 2)If the crown is placed check for the high points 3)I ... Read More

Hi dr, My 8 years daughter having swelling gums on left side jaw. She can't chew on that side. Its been 10 days she is having this prblm. Wt is the cause? Plz suggest me

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Hi. There are many reasons for swelling in gums. *DECAYED TOOTH *INFECTION Around GUMS *IMPROPER ORAL HYGIENE Kindly attach pic for reference and for BETTER suggestions,treatment will be according to ... Read More

Few days earlier, my right lower side gum was swollen & was paining. After taking painkiller for 2 days, the swelling was gone but gum was still in pain. After checking, found out that gum is injured back side below teeth due to some food or while chewing bones. It has gone red, pain is there and it's not healing also. Kindly help

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It may be local injury Need not to panic Follow the instructions ... Read More

Hi, I had my root canal followed by a cap for my second molar on upper left jaw 2.5 months back. I have pain while I chew any food other than rice and idli. No pain while i am idle. I understand root canal is done properly ( through xrays and second opinion). Not sure what is causing the pain. I am also not able to recognize if its tooth pain or gu

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Hi since your treatment has been very recent kindly check for high points of the cap. If the cap has more height this issue might arise while biting and chewing. If so get the cap adjusted and you sho ... Read More

Hi While brushing I hit my tooth and I have this bleeding swollen gum from 2 days, pain while chewing . Need your suggestion on this. Should I try any medicine first or visit dentist.

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Looks like Pericoronitis. Do Warm saline rinses. Visit a local dentist for physical evaluation and x ray. ... Read More

Swallowed chewing gum today in the evening , i am filling very fearful. I don't know what i do next. There is need to worry about it.

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Not to worry at all ... Read More

I have 2 RCT & one filling ..can I eat sugar free chewing gum??which company then? Happdent can have?

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Avoid eating chewing gum you filling will come out ... Read More

My cousin age 4 years swallowed ten chewing gum at a interval of half an hour is it cause any harm to him

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Chewing gum is non toxic. If he has no symptoms like stomach pain, vomiting, then no need to worry. It will come out in motions in some time. ... Read More

While chewing pain in gums and also in ears sometimes I feel dizziness and headaches please suggest some pain relief medicine I have lot pain in right side gums

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You can take Tab. Paracetamol SOS. Rinse your mouth with warm salt water. Use only  toothbrush with soft or extra-soft bristles. Pain in ears and headache can be related to TMJ. ... Read More

Mild pain in ears and gums after chewing pain is happen because of this I have headache on right side pain in right side ear

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TMJ arthralgia Analgesics ... Read More

Since one month, blood from Gums, while brushing.Since one month, blood from Gums, while brushing...

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Problem of bleeding gums is associated with deposition of plaque and calculus around your teeth . Kindly visit your nearest dentist and get professional cleaning or scaling , and your dentist will als ... Read More

Pain in eyes ears and jaw line I chewing anything after that mild pain is start what should I do is any thing serious

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We need to check clinically first . How is your bite pattern and everything. Need to assess Your eating habits . Please Visit your dentist ... Read More

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