A very painful incident has come to light from Kanpur, UP. A 4 year old child has died after eating chewing gum toffee. According to media reports, the child had taken a chewing gum toffee from the shop at his home. After eating it, the toffee got stuck in his throat. And then within no time the child died. The child has a craving for sweets and in this regard he also eats a lot of toffee. But this incident in Kanpur is a living example of when this hobby takes over one’s life. Now the question arises whether chewing gum or toffee can really be so dangerous for children. Due to which even life can be lost.
Be it an adult or a child, chewing gum is dangerous
Chewing gum is a sticky and stretchy thing. Therefore, even after chewing it for hours, there is no change in its shape. It is believed that when chewing gum is swallowed, it remains in the lining of our stomach and can cause blockage in the intestines. However, many people have a misconception that it remains in our digestive tract for 7 years.
Chewing gum is very dangerous especially for small children. Because their food pipe is small and if any sticky thing gets stuck in it, it causes a lot of problem. Chewing gum is made of such material that it can neither dissolve nor mix with anything. Our body is unable to digest it. It does not produce digestive enzymes in the body nor does it remain intact in the stomach. However, after a few hours or days, it passes through our digestive system and comes out through stool.
This problem occurs due to chewing gum sticking to the intestine
If chewing gum is not passed out through stool, it sticks to the intestine, due to which it can also cause blockage. In such a situation, it is important to take special advice from the doctor. If chewing gum remains in the stomach for a long time, problems like vomiting and nausea may occur. Swallowing chewing gum can cause problems not only to children but also to adults. Therefore it is important to eat it as little as possible.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
