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I took a pill and now my esophagus is hurting. i think it went down weird. is there anything i can do to ease the pain?
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Esophageal pain: Drinking room temperature water often relieves esophageal spasm. If the pain persists, try liquid mylanta which coats the esophagus. See your physician as needed if symptoms worsen or persist.
Answered 5/6/2014
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