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What Causes Burning Sensation In The Throat?

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Posted on Mon, 27 Feb 2017
Question: a capsule broke in my mouth. It tasted terrible and i spit it out but it burned my throat.
Now even water burns my throat. Is there something I can treat the throat with ?
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Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Throat burns

Detailed Answer:
hi
welcome to healthcare magic and thanks for putting up the query
please tell what capsule was that..i need to know its contents..
for now gargle using plain water and take an antacid syrup..u can use lignocaine viscous if there is too much pain..this is a local anaesthetic..u can get it on a prescription..
don't try vomiting or hacking..if possible please send me the pictures of your throat
wishing you a speedy recovery
Thanks and regards
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What Causes Burning Sensation In The Throat?

Brief Answer: Throat burns Detailed Answer: hi welcome to healthcare magic and thanks for putting up the query please tell what capsule was that..i need to know its contents.. for now gargle using plain water and take an antacid syrup..u can use lignocaine viscous if there is too much pain..this is a local anaesthetic..u can get it on a prescription.. don't try vomiting or hacking..if possible please send me the pictures of your throat wishing you a speedy recovery Thanks and regards