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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
And anti-inflammatory drugs, can irritate and injure the lining of your esophagus, causing pain and heartburn. Esophagitis is usually caused by the effects of stomach acid washing back into the esophagus, but pill esophagitis isn’t caused by stomach acid — it’s caused by the medications that change the environment of the esophagus. How Long Does Pill Esophagitis Last?Pill esophagitis can last for as long as you take the offending medication and for a while once you stop. You may also be wondering how long the heartburn that comes with it lasts. How quickly your symptoms resolve depends upon the amount of damage done to your esophagus.Your doctor may prescribe things like antacids, numbing spray and medication to coat the lining of your throat to help it heal.Common Symptoms When a Pill Gets Stuck in Throat The symptoms of getting a pill stuck in your throat can resemble those of acid reflux and can include:Burning sensation in your chest Esophagus burning sensationBurpingPain when swallowingGaggingPain in the neck, chest or abdomenFeeling that something is stuck in your throatWhich Pills Can Cause Acid Reflux Symptoms?What is acid reflux? Acid reflux occurs when the acid in your stomach refluxes into your esophagus. This can cause a burning sensation, esophagus burning, belching, and if severe enough, painful swallowing.Dull, aching pain in the chest or shoulder after taking medication is a warning sign that a pill may be lodged in your esophagus. You may also experience painful swallowing or difficulty swallowing if you try to relieve these symptoms. Having a pill stuck in your throat is uncomfortable as is, but certain medications manifest more irritating effects, such as acid reflux, when they break down in your esophagus. The types of drugs that can cause reflux and other problems when lodged in the esophagus include:Pain-relieving medications: Including aspirin, ibuprofen (ex. Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (ex. Aleve)Antibiotics: Including tetracycline and doxycyclinePotassium chloride: Used to treat potassium deficiencyBisphosphonates: Including alendronate (Fosamax), a treatment for osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones)Which Pills Can Cause Acid Reflux Symptoms? Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) NSAIDs are common pain relievers that are either over-the-counter or prescription. They are used to treat inflammation, pain and fever. Though they’re commonly used, they also come with a list of side effects, including acid reflux. NSAIDs can cause heartburn because they can irritate the esophagus and/or lining of the stomach. In fact, if you use NSAIDs for an extended period of time, you could be at risk of developing stomach ulcers. Taking NSAIDs with food, not exceeding the daily recommendations, and using heartburn medications, may help limit the amount of irritation.Examples of NSAIDs include: AspirinIbuprofen (ex. Advil, Motrin)Naproxen (ex. Aleve)CelebrexAntibiotics Like NSAIDs, antibiotics can cause heartburn because they irritate
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