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What Causes Pain In Esophagus While Eating Or Drinking?

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Posted on Mon, 22 Dec 2014
Question: It hurts my esophagus when I eat and even drink water. I've had a sore throat for about a week with no cold or flu symptoms and now just a day or two ago I started having esophagus pain. It really hurts to drink water. What is wrong with me?
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Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You are having upper respiratory tract infection with esophagitis .

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.

I have read your query and understand your concern.

After reading your clinical history it appears that you are having upper respiratory tract infection with esophagitis.

If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would advice you
Antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash twice daily,
Plenty of fluids,
Antacid syrup twice daily,
Tab paracetamol for pain,
Tab Esomeprazole in morning &
Tab Vitamin C twice daily to promote healing.

You will need to see your doctor to get a prescription.

Certainly above treatment will give you much relief but if relief is not upto satisfaction level then consultation with your ENT doctor will become essential.

Hope this helps,

Thanks.
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What Causes Pain In Esophagus While Eating Or Drinking?

Brief Answer: You are having upper respiratory tract infection with esophagitis . Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for the query. I have read your query and understand your concern. After reading your clinical history it appears that you are having upper respiratory tract infection with esophagitis. If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would advice you Antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash twice daily, Plenty of fluids, Antacid syrup twice daily, Tab paracetamol for pain, Tab Esomeprazole in morning & Tab Vitamin C twice daily to promote healing. You will need to see your doctor to get a prescription. Certainly above treatment will give you much relief but if relief is not upto satisfaction level then consultation with your ENT doctor will become essential. Hope this helps, Thanks.