If you continuously swallow bubble gum, what harm can it do to you?
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Though your stomach can't break down a piece of gum the same way it breaks down other food, your digestive system can move it along through normal intestinal activity (in other words, it comes out the other end.) Chewing gum has five basic ingredients - sweeteners, corn syrup, softeners, flavors and gum base (the part that puts the "chew" in chewing gum). The first four ingredients are soluble, meaning they dissolve in your mouth as you chew. Gum base doesn't. And although it isn't meant to be swallowed, if it is, it simply passes through your system, just like popcorn or any other form of roughage. It starts traveling down your esophagus, into your stomach, enters the small intestine, and makes its way to the large intestine. This normally takes only a few days. \nhttp://www.sixwise.com/newsletters/05/09...
92035
All of your problems can be side effects of wellbutrin. I am on wellbutrin and have similar problems. If your not sick anymore and want to continue taking the meds, chewing gum helps with the bad taste in the mouth.  Also taking them at different times of the day way decrease/increase side effects. I take mine before bed and sleep threw the worst part of symptoms.  Side effect usually decrease after you take them for awial.
32958
Bubble gum is sticky because it is high in sugar,  & has a gum base that is essentially rubber.
998622
I am fairly sure that you would have to swallow a bit more than just a little bit off your face before it will do any harm. They do say to keep out of reach of children, obviously so they don't eat it,  so if you are still concerned you should contact your poison information centre for some advice!
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It's not true, gum is made up of both digestible sugars and indigestible carbohydrates called gums.\n\nThe indigestible part of chewing gum is passed through your body, just like fiber would be.\nThere also is no time lapse in the digestion process.  It goes through your body at the same pace as everything else.\n\nYou would be fine if you swallowed your gum!
304399
The main side effect of polydextrose is possible bloating.  However, some experts believe that since it is not fully digested, children should not consume it.  If you consume too much of it, it can have a laxative effect.
298211
Smoking can definitely lead to cancer, although not always... but do you really want to take that risk?  As for gum, just make sure to always chew sugar-free so you'll have a better chance at being cavity free.
790668
hmmmmm...... everything. From the binging and purging, you can ruin your esophogus and throat in general (from all the acid you are throwing up). You can get Acid Refulx Disease or GERD from this as well. You can get stomach ulcers. Bullimia usually leads to anorexia, and you hair on your head falls out, but you get really furry on the rest of your body because your body cannot regulate its own temperature. From lack of eating, you are going to have tons less energy, so you are going to feel tired a lot more. When you are tired and are working out for hours a day, you are going to faint a lot. The lack of energy in your body is going to lead to less brain waves you produce, which can make it harder for you to think or concentrate. When you don't have any food in your system, or if you don't drink anything (including water or juice), your body is going to develop a vitamin dificiency, which could lead to digestive problems, liver failure, kidney failure, amonst other things. There are a lot of things that can go wrong with bullimia. It is a disease after all.\n\nHope this adds some insight and helps!
137036
Actually it can be bad for him depending on how much he swallows-I had a friend who had to have the build up of gum removed from her stomach baecause it was causing a blockage-not a fun thing to have done!
978622
This happens to me too if I eat a lot of (fresh) pineapple and particularly chew on the core.\n\nI did some research at the time that it happened to me first and discovered that it was the acid in the pineapple that was doing it.\n\nNot too harmful I don't think (though I wouldn't do it daily).\nEverything in moderation.  Numb tongue is probably a sign of overdoing it a bit.\n:)
479494
yes, chewing helps ur digestive system break it down faster and thereby absorb it into the bloodstream faster. it will just take a little longer to 'get into' your system but its fine, no harm
1159540
First Sugar-Free or Not there are acids in all types of foods and none are good for your enamel, the outer covering of your tooth, and could cause decay. Second you breathe in and out more deeply when you are sleeping and the chances that you could choke are even greater than when you are awake, and I know I have come close to choking when I was awake. Please don't do this anymore for your own safety.
511221
probably puke your guts out.  it could also kill you.
128865
chew gum. works for me!
574938
It is still bulimia.As for harmful,it can erode your esophagus,strip the enamel on your teeth,cause broken blood vessels and cause ulcers, never mind the malnutrion.
1067812
Chewing tobacco.\nIt smells so bad!  The "dip" will reak on a user's fingers & their breath stinks something awful! \nOne time, I dated this guy & he kept his chewing a secret - until we were at the movies & I went to take a sip of his "soda" - I nearly puked on him!!!\nAlso, I've seen photos of what it can do to someone's gums and mouth.  Of course, smoking is wicked to the lungs, but if you're asking what is grosser to *me* - the one who was to see & smell the user - I say chewing because I don't want to see infected ulcers lining someone's gingevitis-worn gums!
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What could be harmful to you?