Swallowing chewing gum can cause intestinal problems.
NOT BSTOTAL BS
NOT BS — Verdict: True
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The Short Version
The evidence supports a real but uncommon risk. Swallowed gum usually passes without harm, but documented medical cases show it can contribute to bezoars, impaction, and intestinal obstruction. The claim is accurate because it says gum can cause intestinal problems, not that it usually does.
Caveats
The risk is rare; a single swallowed piece of gum usually does not cause intestinal problems.
Most documented complications involve repeated swallowing, large amounts, or other risk factors such as constipation, often in children.
This does not support the myth that swallowed gum stays in the body for seven years.