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Swallowed chewing gum

2017-02-16 08:39:30
What will happen if we swallow chewing gum. What we should do. I drank lot of water after swallowing gum. Will it get digested and excreted automatically. Please advise
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Hello There, Just Don't worry. Drink plenty of water and continue your Regular meal. Eventually chewing Gum will be digested completely.

Answered2017-02-16 12:58:45

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Hello there.  I can understand your concern.  You shouldn't do anything. Just have plenty of fluids and have a high fiber diet. The gum could come out byitself or may get digested completely. Best regards. Dr. Anil kumar jain. Bangalore.

Answered2017-02-16 16:32:20

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