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A few years ago i swallowed two advil in the car without water and got stuck in traffic- the advil got stuck in my throat and began to burn. burning/pain/discomfort lasted for a week or so. is it likely it burned a hole in my esophagus? will it heal?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

2 years ago: You had that incident, and since then you had no symptoms, so you don't have a problem, and your esophagus is fine

Answered 8/1/2017

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A member asked:

A few years ago i swallowed two advil in the car without water and got stuck in traffic- the advil got stuck in my throat and began to burn. burning/pain/discomfort lasted for a week or so. is it likely it burned a hole in my esophagus? will it heal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

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