Is Swallowing A Piece Of Unmasticated Meat A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Tue, 23 May 2017

Question: Last night I ate a bite of steak and didnt chew it well enough. I did finally swallow it, but now Im feeling discomfort by like my top of my stomach like it is stuck there. Should I be alarmed go to the doctor. Will it pass?

Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Most likely will pass away in 24-48 hours.

Detailed Answer:
Hello there,
Thanks for choosing this forum to ask you query.

Most swallowed objects pass through the digestive tract without any problem and show up in the stool within 7 days. Anything even if its struck there in esophagus peristaltic moments of esophagus will most likely cause it to pass in few hours.
Just watch for symptoms like bleeding,Vomit in blood or breathing difficulty.

Try to drink plenty of water. Water will help push the piece or will aid the process of dissolving the piece. Chew a piece of bread completely so that it is well softened by the saliva and then rapidly swallow the chewed piece of bread,This will push the stuck piece forward.
Some times hard food causes erosion of mucosa of esophagus.Erosion of mucosal layer will cause a feeling of discomfort.This mild erosion usually heals up in few days.
Just avoid overspicy and oily food.
Drink cold milk daily it will soothen your mucosal lining.

I hope i answered your query well in case of any other query please feel free to ask,I would be glad to answer.
Regards

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