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Swallowed Ibuprofen Tablet, Didn't Go Properly. Feeling Uncomfortable. What To Do?

Hi, I swallowed an ibuprofen tablet the other night with some water and the tablet felt like it didn t go down properly, so I drank more water and it still felt the same. So now whenever i Swallow saliva , drink or eat, I can feel the food passing though my esophagus to my stomach . It s not painful but it is uncomfortable. What should I do, will this heal on its own? Or can it get worse? Thanks.
posted on Wed, 2 Jan 2013
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thank you.it is difficulty in swallowing called dyshagia.there are many causes of it.proper evaluation with some inv. is needed.Endoscopy is first choice.consult a gastroenterologist.
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Swallowed Ibuprofen Tablet, Didn't Go Properly. Feeling Uncomfortable. What To Do?

thank you.it is difficulty in swallowing called dyshagia.there are many causes of it.proper evaluation with some inv. is needed.Endoscopy is first choice.consult a gastroenterologist.