What Causes Painful Swallowing While Receiving Prednisone Treatment?

Posted on Sat, 6 Jun 2015

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Question : I burned my mouth on a piece of filet fish yesterday that was heated in a microwave and I didn't realize the temperature was so hot. I didn't swallow it and drank cold liquid right away. I went to an urgent care and they gave me a 12 day round of prednisone since I also have severe allergies in case it was a reaction to a seasoning or to the fish and a mouthwash with Benadryl,licadine, and something else. I have been eating a lot of popsicles, icecream, yogurt, and some softer solid foods.

The problem is when I swallow I have a pain that wasn't there before. The burn feeling itself is better but this swallowing is annoying. It is like a twitch or a tingle when I swallow and feels like the food /drink is taking an extra minute to go down....Will it go away and what can I do about it?

Answered by Dr. Paparaja S (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It will be alright

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I had gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
It might take few weeks for the recovery. Nothing to worry.

You can continue the gel prescribed by your doctor for symptomatic relief.

I also recommend you to take multivitamin syrup.

Avoid spicy and hot foods.

You will be fine.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any questions, I am happy to help.
Wish you a good health and speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr Paparaja S MBBS MS
Consultant ENT Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar

Follow up: Dr. Paparaja S (12 hours later)

So I have eaten some cheese sticks today and tried solid sausage and mashed potatoes. It feels like the solid food gets stuck in my esophogaus. I am afraid of choking...any advice on this?

Answered by Dr. Paparaja S (2 days later)

Brief Answer:
semiliquid and non spicy diet.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Nothing to worry. You will be alright.
Take non spicy and semiliquid diet till you recover.
Drink enough water.

You will be fine.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E