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What Causes Burning In Throat While Swallowing Food?

Hello,
for the past couple weeks i have had trouble with spicy foods and non spicy foods. When i swallow my i feel burning in my throat all the way down to my chest. Is this heart burn? thinks i have eaten and drank that cause this problem are: cokes, green chilie, soy sauce, v8 juice.I am not pregnant.
Wed, 7 Oct 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.

As per your complain burning in throat and chest while swallowing food commonly occurs in individuals having Gastro-esophageal reflux disease commonly known as Acid reflux and burning occurs due to inflamed food pipe or oesophagus secondary to acid injury..
It is not necessarily seen in pregnant women only.
You should consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and get an Endoscopy done..
For acid reflux he/she can advise you to take Proton Pump Inhibitors like Pantoprazole , Rabeprazole or Omeprazole.
Antacids like Milk of Magnesia can also be taken half an hour before meals.
Drink plenty of cool water.
Avoid hot, spicy and acidic foods.
Take small meals every 2 to 3 hours intervals.
Avoid large and heavy meals.
If you are overweight try to shed loose some weight.
Take your dinner atleast 2 hours before sleeping.
While sleeping keep your head slightly raised and sleep in left lateral position if you want to sleep laterally..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Burning In Throat While Swallowing Food?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. As per your complain burning in throat and chest while swallowing food commonly occurs in individuals having Gastro-esophageal reflux disease commonly known as Acid reflux and burning occurs due to inflamed food pipe or oesophagus secondary to acid injury.. It is not necessarily seen in pregnant women only. You should consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and get an Endoscopy done.. For acid reflux he/she can advise you to take Proton Pump Inhibitors like Pantoprazole , Rabeprazole or Omeprazole. Antacids like Milk of Magnesia can also be taken half an hour before meals. Drink plenty of cool water. Avoid hot, spicy and acidic foods. Take small meals every 2 to 3 hours intervals. Avoid large and heavy meals. If you are overweight try to shed loose some weight. Take your dinner atleast 2 hours before sleeping. While sleeping keep your head slightly raised and sleep in left lateral position if you want to sleep laterally.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.