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I've thermally burnt my esophagus with a piece of nuked potato. i plan on a cool, non-spicy liquid diet until it improves. antiacid also?

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Dr. Eric Fete answered

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Yes: that may help but likely it will just take some time to resolve.

Dr Holzman agreed

Answered 3/9/2015

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A member asked:

I've thermally burnt my esophagus with a piece of nuked potato. i plan on a cool, non-spicy liquid diet until it improves. antiacid also?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Eric Fete answered

Dr Holzman agreed

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