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What Causes Pain In Oesophagus And Stomach After Having Hot Food?

Hi i am an orthopaedic surgeon, forgive me for asking this question. about 5 days ago, I ate some very hot microwave food which as it passed down my oesophagus, felt like it was burning the whole of my oesophagus and stomach. It still hurts on eating or drinking. What can i do to help?
Tue, 20 Jan 2015
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Hi!
Welcome to HCM!
Consumption of hot food may cause oesophagitis or gastritis.

As per your problems discussed in your question, the hot food (spicy or not spicy) when consumed like that for example immediately after taking it from the oven or micro wave may cause injury to the lining epithelium of oesophagus and stomach causing inflammation. This inflammation takes some time to heal. Meanwhile you can take some antacids or Omeprazole so as to reduce the exposure to gastric acid to the damaged lining epithelium.
I hope this will relieve of your problems.
Regards!
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What Causes Pain In Oesophagus And Stomach After Having Hot Food?

Hi! Welcome to HCM! Consumption of hot food may cause oesophagitis or gastritis. As per your problems discussed in your question, the hot food (spicy or not spicy) when consumed like that for example immediately after taking it from the oven or micro wave may cause injury to the lining epithelium of oesophagus and stomach causing inflammation. This inflammation takes some time to heal. Meanwhile you can take some antacids or Omeprazole so as to reduce the exposure to gastric acid to the damaged lining epithelium. I hope this will relieve of your problems. Regards!