I accidently swallowed EXTREMELY hot mashed potatoes...it was very painful going down!! I am now suffering from chest pain! I also feel like a have a horrible lump in my throat...it hurts to even swallow water!! How do I help it? Any medications out there to heal my throat? Also...it seems to get worse every day....
2007-04-13 05:10:11 · 4 answers · asked by Justine M 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
This does not sound good. I don't like the fact that it's been continuing for more than one day And that you can hardly swallow water. I think you need to see your medical doctor and get examined immediately.
2007-04-13 05:15:27 · answer #1 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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Usually, heartburnThe most common symptom of acid reflux disease (also known as gastroespohageal reflux disease, or GERD). Heartburn feels like a burning pain in the center of the chest. It is caused by acid from the stomach backing up into the esophagus. is a symptom of acid reflux disease (GERD) Also known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Describes the condition of backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus which frequently happens when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxes more often than it should and/or at inappropriate times. The symptoms of acid reflux disease typically occur on 2 or more days a week.. And if you suffer from persistent heartburn on two or more days a week—and you’ve treated it and changed your diet—it could be due to acid refluxBackflow of stomach acid into the esophagus. Acid reflux frequently happens when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxes more often than it should and/or at inappropriate times. This allows harsh stomach juices to back up into the esophagus. disease. But only your doctor can tell you if these are signs of acid reflux disease.
2014-10-28 20:06:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm 100% sure you have Esophagitis:::
Definition of Esophagitis
Esophagitis is the inflammation of the esophagus (the muscular tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach).
Description of Esophagitis
The two principal types of esophagitis are corrosive esophagitis and reflux esophagitis.
Corrosive esophagitis is caused by swallowing of caustic chemicals (acid or lye) accidentally or in a suicide attempt. The severity of the inflammation depends on the type, amount, and concentration of caustic chemical swallowed.
Immediately after swallowing such a chemical, there is severe pain and edema in the throat and mouth. Antidotes are of limited value and gastric lavage must be avoided as this may only increase the damage. Treatment consists mainly of reducing pain and providing nursing care until the esophagus heals.
Reflux esophagitis or gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) is a very common condition. The cause is poor functioning of the musculature of the lower esophageal segment, which permits reflux of the stomach's contents.
Causes and Risk Factors of Esophagitis
Chemicals especially likely to cause very severe corrosive esophagitis include cleaning or disinfectant solutions.
Factors that contribute to the development of reflux esophagitis include the caustic nature of the refluxate, the inability to clear the refluxate from the esophagus, the volume of gastric contents, and local mucosal protective functions.
Poor lower esophageal segment functioning may be associated with a hiatal hernia, in which the top part of the stomach slides back and forth between the chest and the abdomen. Symptoms may be worsened by alcohol, smoking, sedentary lifestyle and obesity.
Symptoms of Esophagitis
The main symptom of reflux esophagitis is heartburn, with or without regurgitation of gastric contents into the mouth, which worsens on bending over. Complications of GERD include esophagitis and possibly massive but limited hemorrhage.
Treatment of Esophagitis
Treatment of corrosive esophagitis involves reducing pain and making the patient comfortable. Gastric lavage is to be avoided in that it may worsen the condition.
Development of a severe esophageal stricture may require dilatation and perhaps surgery. Uncomplicated GERD may be tolerated for many years with good response to medical therapy.
Management consists of:
* Elevating the head of the bed
* Avoiding strong stimulants of acid secretions (e.g., coffee, alcohol)
* Avoiding certain drugs (e.g., anticholinergics), specific foods (fats, chocolate), and smoking, all of which lower esophageal sphincter competence
* Giving an antacid to neutralize gastric acidity and possibly increase lower esophageal sphincter competence
* Use of cholinergic agonists to increase sphincter pressure
* Use of H2 agonists to reduce stomach acidity
Surgical treatment may be necessary to correct a hiatal hernia.
Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Esophagitis
What is the cause of the esophagitis?
Is it gastroesophageal reflux?
What treatment do you recommend?
Would antacids help?
Will you prescribe an H2 agonist (Histamine-2 receptor agonist) such as cimetidine. What can be done to minimize the discomfort?
Would surgery be necessary?
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2007-04-13 05:24:29 · answer #3 · answered by Vtang 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does sound like you could have burned it. I think it would be a good idea to contact your doctor; he/she may want to do an endoscopy to see if there are any serious burns or other injuries. I've had a couple of them (I have serious GERD), and it's very simple and not painful.
Good luck.
2007-04-13 05:19:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2014-09-14 06:12:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋