Ne-au mințit părinții toată copilăria?! Ce se întâmplă, de fapt, dacă înghiți guma de mestecat. Dr. Pautov spune adevărul!

Generations have been misled by the myth that swallowed chewing gum stays in the stomach for seven years. Dr. Mihail Pautov clarifies that while gum is indigestible, it does not remain trapped in the stomach. Instead, it passes through the digestive system and is eliminated within a few days. The myth likely persists due to a misunderstanding of digestion and intestinal transit. Although swallowing gum occasionally is not harmful, repeated ingestion, especially in young children, can lead to intestinal blockages. If severe abdominal pain or other symptoms occur after swallowing gum, medical evaluation is advised.