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What Causes Irritation And Swelling In Throat After Swallowing A French Fry?

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Posted on Thu, 2 Jun 2016
Question: I was having throat complications two weeks ago after swallowing a french fry wrong. I thought it scratched my throat going down. I went to the ENT yesterday and they looked in my throat and said that it was fine just swollen. He said the swelling could be from the Acid Reflux. My question is if it isn't from the reflux then what other reasons would my throat be swollen. This has me really scared. The feeling of something stuck has went away but I'm still scared about the swelling. Also I have an appointment to have an upper endoscopy done on Monday.
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Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Allergic reaction irritation or infection can cause this.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for asking HCM

I have gone through your query. Allergic reaction or irritation or infection can cause such problem. This can be triggered by swallowing of french fry or acid reflex. Taking Nexium is helpful to relieve acid reflux. Adding an anti emetic domperidone is good also. You can also take anti histamine like cetirizine to relieve the irritation.
Other cause is esophagitis. This can also be due to foreign body impaction or acid reflux. Doing an upper endoscopy will be helpful to rule out this. No need to be scared. This will resolve soon. Endoscopy will give an accurate picture.
Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.
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What Causes Irritation And Swelling In Throat After Swallowing A French Fry?

Brief Answer: Allergic reaction irritation or infection can cause this. Detailed Answer: Hi Thank you for asking HCM I have gone through your query. Allergic reaction or irritation or infection can cause such problem. This can be triggered by swallowing of french fry or acid reflex. Taking Nexium is helpful to relieve acid reflux. Adding an anti emetic domperidone is good also. You can also take anti histamine like cetirizine to relieve the irritation. Other cause is esophagitis. This can also be due to foreign body impaction or acid reflux. Doing an upper endoscopy will be helpful to rule out this. No need to be scared. This will resolve soon. Endoscopy will give an accurate picture. Let me know if anything not clear. I am happy to help you. Thanks.