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I was sucking on a hard mint candy, and i accidentally swallowed it without breaking it down, i think i feel it in my oesophagus. this happened 1 hour ago. i can drink fluids, alright, do i have to take any action?
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The hard candy will continue melting down slowly even if lodged along the esophagus, you might have flushed it down already by drinking fluids, no specific action needed unless persistent symptoms.
Answered 12/3/2022
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