I Swallowed Some Very Hot Food Recently And I Think

Posted on Mon, 20 May 2019

Question: I swallowed some very hot food recently and I think I burnt my back on it cuz when I swallowed it I felt a terrible burning sensation today my back was sore whenever I swallowed food or water is it even possible to burn your back with hot food?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Esophagus burnt by food.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

It is very unlikely to burn your back with hot food.
You possibly burned your mucosal lining of the back of esophagus and it caused an inflammation of the mucosal lining which is hurting to you and causing that burn feeling.
I think you can eat smooth food not hot maybe fresh like yoghurt, or warm like room temperature soup.
Don't eat hard food like toasted bread, meat or unpeeled fruits.
It may require 3-4 days to regenerate depending on burn.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (7 hours later)

Thank you so much for your advice! I feel way less worried now and will try and avoid solid foods and hot stuff for a few days and see if it gets better.

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome.

Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.
Wishing you will get well soon.
Best regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj