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Accidentally Swallowed An Unchewed Piece Of Tortilla Chip Before Dinner.

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Posted on Sun, 4 Apr 2021
Question: Accidentally swallowed an unchewed piece of tortilla chip before dinner. It went down awkwardly but seemed fine. I was able to eat my dinner with little to no discomfort. No as I am lying down to go to bed I noticed slight discomfort in my throat as if swollen, not painful and I have become anxious that something is lodged or damaged. I am supposed to see a GI doctor later this week but trying to decide if this could be emergenent and if I should head to the ER.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rajat Basak (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
I don't think it has stuck anywhere in the throat

Detailed Answer:
Hii. Welcome to the Ask A Doctor service.

I don't think it has stuck anywhere in the throat. If you are able to take food and water then the food has not stuck anywhere in the throat. The food may have done some erosion of the food pipe during its passage. So you may be feeling the sensation in the throat. If the food is stuck somewhere then you cannot take food and may be having excess pain. Take syrup Mucaine gel 10 ml before food twice daily for 1 week. It will decrease the sensation and acid reflux which will help in healing of the erosion. Drink more water. Avoid excess tea, coffee. Take soft food like mashed banana,boiled rice. It will prevent further erosion.

Please review if you have queries.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rajat Basak (27 minutes later)
Great. Thank you.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rajat Basak (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Please follow the advice.

Detailed Answer:
Please follow the advice.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Dr. Prasad
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Accidentally Swallowed An Unchewed Piece Of Tortilla Chip Before Dinner.

Brief Answer: I don't think it has stuck anywhere in the throat Detailed Answer: Hii. Welcome to the Ask A Doctor service. I don't think it has stuck anywhere in the throat. If you are able to take food and water then the food has not stuck anywhere in the throat. The food may have done some erosion of the food pipe during its passage. So you may be feeling the sensation in the throat. If the food is stuck somewhere then you cannot take food and may be having excess pain. Take syrup Mucaine gel 10 ml before food twice daily for 1 week. It will decrease the sensation and acid reflux which will help in healing of the erosion. Drink more water. Avoid excess tea, coffee. Take soft food like mashed banana,boiled rice. It will prevent further erosion. Please review if you have queries.