How to dislodge pill stuck in esophagus

Pill esophagitis, or drug-induced esophagitis, occurs when oral medications cause inflammation in the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach.

Symptoms can range from mild to severe and include chest pain, heartburn, and painful swallowing.

In severe cases, people may develop ulcers or bleeding if a pill damages the esophageal lining.

Pill esophagitis is rare, but anyone who takes medications, vitamins, or dietary supplements in pill or capsule form can develop it.

Treatment generally involves stopping the medication causing the esophagitis.

Pill Esophagitis Symptoms 

Symptoms of pill esophagitis can develop within hours or up to 10 days after taking medication. In most cases, symptoms typically worsen before gradually improving within a few days.

Common pill esophagitis symptoms include:

• Odynophagia (throat pain when swallowing)
• Chest pain that may feel like a burning, gnawing pain similar to heartburn 
• Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing food, liquids, or saliva)
• Feeling as if s
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