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 bought a chewing gum toffee from the shop near his house. After eating it, the toffee got stuck in his throat. And then the child died within no time. Children have a craving for sweets and in this process they eat a lot of toffees. But this incident from Kanpur is a living example of when this hobby can take their life. Now the question arises whether chewing gum or toffee can really be so dangerous for children that it can even lead to death. 

Chewing gum is dangerous for adults or children

Chewing gum is a sticky and stretchy thing. That is why its shape does not change even after chewing it for hours. 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 especially dangerous for small children. Because their food pipe is small and if any sticky thing gets stuck in it, it causes a lot of problems. Chewing gum is made of such a substance that it cannot dissolve or mix with anything. Our body is unable to digest it. It does not produce digestive enzymes in the body and neither does it remain in the stomach along with the intestine. However, after a few hours or days, it passes out through our digestive system through the stool. 

This problem occurs due to chewing gum sticking to the intestine

If chewing gum does not come out through stool, it sticks to the intestine due to which it can also cause blockage. In such a situation, it is necessary to take special advice from the doctor. If chewing gum stays in the stomach for a long time, it can cause problems like vomiting, nausea. 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.