Can eating sponge hurt

Answer 1

This is something that I have wanted to know for a long time but as far as I know the simple answer is no. I have been eating sponge since I was about 9 years old and I am now 22, its not something I want to do but its a craving- this is known as pica an eating disorder mainly found in children between 18-20months and people with learning difficulties but is known of in adults without. As for can it hurt you well your body cannot actually digest it so it passes through your digestive system without causing much harm from toxins in the material used in making sponges but small particles can become lose and may gather in the digestive tract to form a bezoar. Because the sponge cannot be digested as it is passing through your system it can cause ulcers (from soaking up the acid). It also might damage the tiny ‘hairs’ called cilia in you oesophagus, small and large intestines (this helps to move the food and faeces through your system. It would also depend on if the sponge has been used or not and if it has been in contact with toxins. All of this is just my personal view at though moment and I am trying to find answers so will let you know if or when I find evidence that will answer your question.

Kimmy xXx

Answer 2

You can eat sponge and you can digest it because after a couple minutes of chewing it, it deteriorates in your mouth and then you can swallow it. If you are eating sponge, you have a disorder called Pica. It occurs mostly with people who have anemia (iron deficiency). As for the side effects of eating sponge, it may become harmful after a while.

Answer 3

well it depends on the size of the sponge say if u ate a mouth full all u would get are some bad stomach cramps and diaria but if you eat a large amount of sponge your most likely to regurgitate it back up or let nature take its course in the bathroom.

Answer 4

you will die