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Suggest Remedy For Throat And Esophageal Burn From Swallowing Hot Food
My 17 year old son swallowed very hot rice-a-roni about 2 hours ago. It burned his throat, and esophagus. He is still in pain. He s been drinking cold water every since. I ve read on your site that a prescription might be in order. We have on hand benzonate, substitute for tessalon. Is this ok to use? What about taking milk of magnesia? Would either be helpful? What else can I do for my son? When should I panic and take him to the ER?!!!
Wed, 31 May 2023
Hi,
It is important to take immediate action when someone swallows hot food and experiences burning in their throat and esophagus. Some steps you can take for your son are:
* Cool the burn: Have your son drink cool water or suck on ice chips to help cool down the burned area.
* Take over-the-counter pain relief: You can give your son acetaminophen or ibuprofen to help ease the pain.
* Use a throat lozenge: Benzonatate, a substitute for Tessalon, can be used to treat cough and throat irritation. Your son can try using a throat lozenge to soothe the pain.
* Try milk of magnesia: Milk of magnesia can help to neutralize the acid and reduce the burning sensation. However, it is important to note that milk of magnesia may cause diarrhea in some people.
If your son's pain is severe or he is having difficulty breathing or swallowing, seek medical attention immediately. In some cases, prescription medication or a medical procedure may be necessary to treat the burn.
If you require a personalized response, kindly use the Ask A Doctor service and post a follow-up. Take care. Hope I have answered your question.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
It is important to take immediate action when someone swallows hot food and experiences burning in their throat and esophagus. Some steps you can take for your son are:
* Cool the burn: Have your son drink cool water or suck on ice chips to help cool down the burned area.
* Take over-the-counter pain relief: You can give your son acetaminophen or ibuprofen to help ease the pain.
* Use a throat lozenge: Benzonatate, a substitute for Tessalon, can be used to treat cough and throat irritation. Your son can try using a throat lozenge to soothe the pain.
* Try milk of magnesia: Milk of magnesia can help to neutralize the acid and reduce the burning sensation. However, it is important to note that milk of magnesia may cause diarrhea in some people.
If your son's pain is severe or he is having difficulty breathing or swallowing, seek medical attention immediately. In some cases, prescription medication or a medical procedure may be necessary to treat the burn.
If you require a personalized response, kindly use the Ask A Doctor service and post a follow-up. Take care. Hope I have answered your question.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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