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Suggest Treatment For Pill Esophagitis

Posted on Thu, 23 Jul 2015

Question: I took a cipro pill it got stuck in my throat I know it was stuck because I stuck my finger down there and felt it. I couldn't get it it went further down. Now it feels stuck at the top of my trachea. I've drank 3 bottles of water 2 hot teas ate 2 slices of bread now the bread feels stuck I'm breathing just fine I'm a respiratory therapist my sat is 98%.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Pill Esophagitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

It is most likely a case of pill esophagitis. Its highly unlikely that the pill is stuck in your trachea. To be sure you can go to an ENT emergency unit. An x ray can be advised to look for any foreign body/object/pill. If one is found , bronchoscopic removal can be done. However, pill esophagitis fits better based on your description. Esomeprazole and Sucralfate can be advised for a quicker recovery. Avoid hot liquids and take softer foods for a few days. While taking a tablet , sit in an upright position and take plenty of water with it to flush it down thoroughly.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (3 minutes later)

I spit up a little in my throat tasted like pill. I don't have a clinic like that here won't it dissolve

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need more info

Detailed Answer:
hello again.

Kindly answer the following to help you better.

Please , Specify the time period since you took the pill and start of the symptoms

While taking the pill, did you experience initial choking , coughing, shortness of breath ?

If you did, then for how long did it last ?

Thanks

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (5 minutes later)

No I felt none of that I could just feel the pill on the right side of my throat stuck my finger down and felt it but couldn't get it. I took the pill 2 hours ago. This is a horrible feeling. Maybe I'm panicking but I feel it

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Explained

Detailed Answer:
Hello.

You need to relax. I know easier said than done. But based on what you are describing it does not seem to be in the respiratory tract which includes the trachea. Its pill esophagitis and would require the simple treatment that I explained in the previous answer. However one should be sure about the diagnosis which cannot be the case unless you go to an E.R to examine you and advise an x ray. Go to a hospital near you to have peace of mind.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

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