Does chewing gum stay in our stomach for a long long time

I've always heard that gum takes like seven years for it to get digested. I never really looked it up though. But I think it's probably true. It would seem like it would take a long time to break down. Especially after seeing old gum on side walks,etc for long time periods. So I don't swallow it I just throw it away.

Chewing gum lasts only till it is in the mouth. Once it is swallowed, it is digested by the Hydrochloric acid in the stomach and the digestive enzymes from the pancreas, just like normal food. So please rest easy, there will be no harm. This is what the doctors said when I took my son to them for swallowing chewing gum. The problem is when it gets stuck in the throat. Then it is a serious issue needing urgent medical attention. It is always better not to swallow it.

I think if you swallow a gum, it will be hard for your digestive system to digest it properly. You should not try swallowing chewing gum unless you want to get stomach ache.