Swallow Your Gum?

If you swallow your gum – how long does it stay in there?

If you’re worried that the piece of gum you swallowed seven years ago is still sitting there – don’t. It’s not there anymore. Chances are it probably came out a few days later. Dr. David Pollack, of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Care Network, explains that most non-food objects we swallow actually end up being carried through the intestinal tract by fluids. Gum isn’t easy for the digestive system to break down – but it will eventually. Dr. Pollack also says not to worry that the gum will cause a stomach ache – it probably won’t.