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Should i be worried about a perforation in my esophagus? i swallowed a peppermint whole earlier this evening. i had severe pain immediately and had trouble breathing swallowing and vomiting. i gurgled hot water until it passed enough to swallow. i heard a
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I : I am responding four days after this was written. If you have swelling in your neck or your throat; you should seek emergency attention even if the candy was swallowed.
Answered 10/3/2016
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