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I swallowed some large pills recently and i think they have scraped or bruised my esopegus as i have an unconfortable feeling in my chest and also in ?
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No worries: Large pills can lodge between the oral cavity and the stomach. If they do, and start to dissolve, some of the medication can irritate the esophageal tissue and make it "raw". Drink plenty of fluids, and time will heal the rest. Good luck.
Answered 3/3/2017
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Can you swallow?: A pill or other object can scratch the esophagus and give you a feeling of something still being there. These symptoms generally slowly improve. If you can swallow liquids you're probably ok. If you're symptoms are worsening you need to be seen , today. Some pills, like doxycycline, can burn the esophagus and make it quite inflamed. Call your doctor to see if you should stop the pill.
Answered 8/27/2017
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