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Eating toast, but startled and swallowed. food stuck in esophagus. finally able to move it through after several minutes. esophagus is obviously a little sore. anything i can take to help the healing? thank you?
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Yes. Use a tincture of time. It will heal itself.
Answered 7/16/2021
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A liquid antacid recommended by your pharmicist should coat your esophagus. Temporarily, avoid hot beverages, hot and spicy foods,aspirin,meds like ibuprofen and naproxen, alcohol and excess caffeine. raw fruits and vegetables.
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