Esophagus burn.....how can I treat it/ how long does it last?

Question

OK, so the other day I did a really stupid thing by swallowing BURNING hot oatmeal. Trust me, it was extremely painful as it was slowly traveling down my esophagus. Now, it hurts to eat period. I am 99 percent sure that I caused a burn in my esophagus. I want to know how I can make it less painful to eat, and also how long it will last. I do have mild acid reflux, but I have never experienced problems with my esophagus previously.

OK, so the other day I did a really stupid thing by swallowing BURNING hot oatmeal. Trust me, it was extremely painful as it was slowly traveling down my esophagus. Now, it hurts to eat period. I am 99 percent sure that I caused a burn in my esophagus. I want to know how I can make it less painful to eat, and also how long it will last. I do have mild acid reflux, but I have never experienced problems with my esophagus previously.

Additions--- only my esophagus burns, not my throat, because tissue in the tongue and throat are far more resilient than the esophagus.

Answer 1

Take some pepto bismol to coat your throat and eat soft foods. It will take a few days for the pain to decrease. Eat the soft foods for about a week becuase it will take a little longer for your throat to heal good.

Answer 2

I would eat jello and things like that for a few days. Your acid reflux could slow healing of the burn for sure. Be sure to follow your low acid diet, and remain sitting for at least an hour after eating.

Answer 3

take some mylanta that will coat your esophagus a little bit why do you go to the dr they probably can help

Answer 4

you should try getting acid reflux medicine. as for the burns, you should see a doctor. there's probably a prescription medicine for that.

Answer 5

go see a doctor cuz thare is a presription cream/lotion that u can swallow it might last 4 about three-four weeks