What do i do?!?!?!?!
Question:
What do i do?!?!?!?
I just took the biggest advil pill, i can still feel it in my throat and it hurts. im trying to drink water but its not doing anything!!!!!
Answers:
Some people have difficulty swallowing medicines in tablet or capsule form. Tablets or capsules that stay in the esophagus may release chemicals that irritate the lining of the esophagus. The irritation may cause ulcers, bleeding, perforation (a hole or tear), and strictures (narrowing) of the esophagus. The risk of pill-induced injuries to the esophagus increases in persons with conditions involving the esophagus, such as strictures, scleroderma (hardening of the skin), achalasia (irregular muscle activity of the esophagus, which delays the passage of food), and stroke.
Some medicines can cause ulcers when they become lodged in the esophagus. These medicines include aspirin, several antibiotics such as tetracycline, quinidine, potassium chloride, vitamin C, and iron.
Warning signs
-Pain when swallowing food or liquid.
-Feeling of a tablet or capsule "stuck" in the throat.
-Dull, aching pain in the chest or shoulder after taking medicines.
Precautions
-Swallow tablets or capsules while you are in an upright or sitting position.
-Before taking a tablet or capsule, swallow several sips of liquid to lubricate the throat, then swallow the tablet or capsule with at least a full glass (8 ounces) of liquid.
-Do not lie down immediately after taking medicines to ensure that the pills pass through the esophagus into the stomach.
-Tell your doctor if painful swallowing continues or if pills continue to stick in the throat.
As far as the pill stuck in your throat right now, I assume it has melted a little and maybe doesn't feel as large, but might feel irritated since the pill is dissolving in the same spot in your esophagus the whole time. Possibly taking sips of water might help speed up the process. Maybe taking a liquid antacid like Mylanta or Maalox might help. But be careful. If this is happening more frequently you should probably have it checked out. If you get no relief today, you might have to make a visit to the ER, as unpleasant an idea that may be.
Good luck to you.