Suggest remedy for chest pain after choking upon a large pill

Posted on Wed, 25 May 2016

Question: I was taking a large pill With water earlier and I started choking to the point where some water came out my nose. That was about 3 or 4 hours ago and my chest still hurts a little. Will I be ok? I am 32 and very healthy.

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Pill esophagitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Based on your description , these symptoms are most likely to be due to pill esophagitis. Sucralfate and antacids such as gaviscon should be taken immediately and PPIs can also be advised to lessen the irritation of any eroded mucosa. A neurological exam to assess for normal palate movements and an EKG to look for possible cardiac cause can also be done.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Let me know if you have any query

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Dr. M.S. Khalil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar