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I take multiple prescribed pills daily and the ones i took today seem to have lodged in my esophagus and its causing very bad chest pain for me. ive tried everything ive drank heaps of water and tried eating bread. what else can i do?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You may have reflux consider adding omeprazole to your regimen but do to the acute nature of the chest pain that you are having now I would seek medical attention at a clinic / pediatrician today .

Answered 10/11/2021

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Try and sip small amounts of ‘ a little more than warm but not very hot’ water. This might help relax the esophagus. If you still feel it is lodged and it is causing a lot of pain you have to go to the ER. A gastroenterologist may have to put a scope down your esophagus and remove it if it is still stuck. If no significant pain and you can swallow water you can wait it out.

Answered 10/16/2021

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