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Suggest Remedy For Throat Irritation And Pain While Swallowing
Question: I been having trouble with eating solid and pureed food ever since i choked on a hotdog on Aug 17. Esophogram and X-Rays show that all is fine. My throat irritate me and its bothering me alot that i cant eat food since the situation occured. Doctor looked down my throat and he just said that it looks like it might be a little irritated, and that it takes a month to heal. He gave me that symptom as if he was not sure if thats the real reason. He also stated that i habe a tounge fungal and gave me medication flr that along with Nexium type of medicine. What are your thoughts and diagnosis?
Brief Answer:
May be esophagitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank for writing in HCM
Based on the information provided it appears you may have caused didn't injury to your esophagus due to choking on a hot dog. You may be having esophagitis.
Presently, I would suggest you to avoid spicy food, alcohol, hot coffee or tea, smoking. By eating solid food there is chance of re injuring the area, so avoid it for week or so. It may take 2 to 3 weeks to heal. Continue the treatment as advised.
Nexium will reducesthe acidity and thus prevents injury caused by acids on esophagus.
It is difficult to comment on the tongue without examination, if possible upload a picture for better assessment.
Take care
May be esophagitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank for writing in HCM
Based on the information provided it appears you may have caused didn't injury to your esophagus due to choking on a hot dog. You may be having esophagitis.
Presently, I would suggest you to avoid spicy food, alcohol, hot coffee or tea, smoking. By eating solid food there is chance of re injuring the area, so avoid it for week or so. It may take 2 to 3 weeks to heal. Continue the treatment as advised.
Nexium will reducesthe acidity and thus prevents injury caused by acids on esophagus.
It is difficult to comment on the tongue without examination, if possible upload a picture for better assessment.
Take care
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