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If you are suspected of having tear in esophagus, it it good idea to take liquid gi cocktail (donnatal, mylanta, lidocane viscus)?

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Consult your GI doc: And esophageal tear is a very serious condition you should consult your primary doctor right the way

Dr Earle and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/19/2016

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