Burnt throat

[BaymaxFan78]

I feel stupid for this but I was eating chili (like immediately after it was cooked) and of course it was still very hot so when I swallowed it burned the back of my throat and now ever since (this was 2 nights ago) it has been irritating me. It's not bad to the point where I need a doctor but the pain is just kind of there. Are there any home remedies or something that helps with this?

 

[ThinkBelieveDream&Dare]

I feel stupid for this but I was eating chili (like immediately after it was cooked) and of course it was still very hot so when I swallowed it burned the back of my throat and now ever since (this was 2 nights ago) it has been irritating me. It's not bad to the point where I need a doctor but the pain is just kind of there. Are there any home remedies or something that helps with this?

Ouch! hope it feels better soon... Copied this from the UK NHS website to soothe a sore throat, not quite the same but I imagine these tips might give a little relief.

How to treat a sore throat yourself
To help soothe a sore throat and shorten how long it lasts, you can:

• gargle with warm, salty water (children should not try this)
• drink plenty of water
• eat cool or soft foods
• avoid smoking or smoky places
• suck ice cubes, ice lollies or hard sweets – but do not give young children anything small and hard to suck because of the risk of choking
• rest

 

[wgeo]

Sorry OP, that's the worst. I burned the roof of my mouth eating too hot pizza last night and its been buggin me all day. Hopefully yours heals up fast.

 

[RogueX]

Try a numbing type spray that you can get over the counter. There are also lozenges that will provide a bit of numbing relief to the area in pain. I have limited sensitivity to temperature, so I tend to eat food and drink beverages when they are too hot way too often.

 

[North of Mouse]

I feel stupid for this but I was eating chili (like immediately after it was cooked) and of course it was still very hot so when I swallowed it burned the back of my throat and now ever since (this was 2 nights ago) it has been irritating me. It's not bad to the point where I need a doctor but the pain is just kind of there. Are there any home remedies or something that helps with this?

Ouch! I hate doing that, but, like you try to eat 'too hot' foods anyway - lol. The best thing I know for what is usually minor - in terms of burns - is just gargling with warm salt water as has been mentioned, and being patient - hard to do when you are constantly reminded - anything you eat irritates. ☹

 

[NYCgrrl]

Gargle with salt water.
Feel better.

 

[BaymaxFan78]

Thank you all. I will probably try the salt water trick. Eating isn't so bad but drinking makes me gag for some reason

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Some ibuprofen will probably help, too