Question 1

what can cause an irritated, burning esophagus besides acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Sometimes the cause of esophageal irritation is infection, such as with a yeast (candida.)  This would require an upper endoscopy (EGD) to determine with certainty.

Question 2

esophagus pain after drank one new beer. faded, but a week later drank one beer, irritated it again. been few days now still dull pain. what to do?

Accepted Answer

Unclear: You mentioned one ''new beer'' ? do you drink alcohol daily or heavily? I would advise to see your doctor to get check up if you are getting dull  pain.   . Avoid alcohol till doctor investigate. Need more information.

Question 3

had egd about 42 hrs ago. esophagus feels really irritated, painful, and i'm trying not to move my neck too much. could i have a perforation?

Accepted Answer

Not clear.: although it is not clear what is going on just by your description, you are certainly having symptoms which should not be present after a routine EGD. You should call the gastroenterologist who did the procedure immediately to describe the symptoms. If your symptoms seem severe, go to the emergency room. Good luck.

Question 4

nodular area in distal esophagus gej-- i had a endoscopy today and this was report . dr said looks like ulcer .. area irritated i am worried ?

Accepted Answer

Esophageal Ulcer: Ulcer and irritation in the esophagus is caused by reflux of stomach acid in the esophagus.Dr must have taken a biopsy and you have to follow up on the results of the biopsy and discuss your condition.You might already be placed on acid suppression therapy with proton pump inhibiters.
Esophageal ulcers can also be caused by prolong use of non steroidal drugs like ibuprophen or Naproxen and cancer.

Question 5

mistakenly inhaled activated charcoal last night. made me cough a little. it feels like my chest/lungs and esophagus are irritated. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Seek Medical Care: Activated charcoal is usually used for toxin ingestions but requires monitoring by a physician. Any exposure including charcoal, should be evaluated by a physician, likely ER. Most common adverse effect is aspiration in to lungs.

Question 6

can taking oral liquid ferrous gluconate cause further damage dangerously in irritated esophagus? it hurts badly just after taking it, but i need iron

Accepted Answer

Possibly: It is important to understand that I am is digested and absorbed after being exposed to significant amount of stomach acid to break it down hence the stomach irritation with ingestion of Ferris sulfate. There are other means of iron supplementationsuch as IV fusions.

Question 7

i have gerd. having eggs last night and shortly after had that burning sensation in my esophagus for the millionth time. i didnt choke or cough when i was eating. when i cough its dry. no shortness of breath. is the esophagus irritated again?

Accepted Answer

: The symptoms described are consistent with GERD which is not well controlled. Discuss adjustment of your medications, avoid large meals, eat slowly and add a probiotic daily to improve gut health. Reduce caffeine intake and decrease acidic foods in your diet. Please see a GI specialist after discussion with your physician. Watch for signs of vomiting, pain and persistent cough.

Question 8

choked on chicken stuck in throat. husband used heimlich-food dislodged and i did vomit a little. with is the best way to treat a irritated esophagus?

Accepted Answer

: Avoid spicy food and stick to soft and liquidy food. The irritation should heal in a few days. You were lucky to have a knowledgeable  husband right there!

Question 9

what are the symptoms for a herniated esophagus?

Accepted Answer

I think you are...: Referring to a zenker's diverticulum. This occurs when the lining of the esophagus herniated between constrictor muscles of the throat  reducing a sack that extends into the neck. The symptoms usually consist of a fullness  in the neck  or throat after eating with a regurgitation of chewed foods that relieves the fullness symptoms. This is caused by the food filling the sack.

Question 10

symptoms of foreign object stuck in esophagus in non verbal toddler?

Accepted Answer

ER asap: Symptoms of continual cough, possibly vomiting. Better take him to the er asap.

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What can cause an irritated, burning esophagus besides acid reflux?

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Esophagus pain after drank one new beer. faded, but a week later drank one beer, irritated it again. been few days now still dull pain. what to do?

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Had egd about 42 hrs ago. esophagus feels really irritated, painful, and i'm trying not to move my neck too much. could i have a perforation?

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Nodular area in distal esophagus gej-- i had a endoscopy today and this was report . dr said looks like ulcer .. area irritated i am worried ?

A member asked:

Mistakenly inhaled activated charcoal last night. made me cough a little. it feels like my chest/lungs and esophagus are irritated. what should i do?

A member asked:

Can taking oral liquid ferrous gluconate cause further damage dangerously in irritated esophagus? it hurts badly just after taking it, but i need iron

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I have gerd. having eggs last night and shortly after had that burning sensation in my esophagus for the millionth time. i didnt choke or cough when i was eating. when i cough its dry. no shortness of breath. is the esophagus irritated again?

A member asked:

Choked on chicken stuck in throat. husband used heimlich-food dislodged and i did vomit a little. with is the best way to treat a irritated esophagus?

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What are the symptoms for a herniated esophagus?

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Symptoms of foreign object stuck in esophagus in non verbal toddler?

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