Ate a really hot chip

[BarbiesWorld]

Last night I ate a really really hot chip which got stuck in my throat for a few seconds.

It hurt like buggery but didn't think much of it.. This morning I've woken up with what feel like a big sore lump in my throat. I can barely swallow and it hurts

DH can't see anything but I didn't expect him to because of where the pain is.

Any ideas on how to fix it?

You could call nhs online? You probably have burnt your throat but you don’t want swelling or infection to affect breathing or great long term issues. Can you breath/swallow etc?

Breathing is fine but swalowling feels like it does when you have bad tonsillitis, I can but it hurts and I haven't tried anything other than liquids yet.

Take some painkillers...?

You'll have burned your throat/may have a blister.
Drink cool drinks/ice cream and take pain killers

@TinnedPearsForPudding already had some but it's not helped at all

I'd get that checked out ASAP. It can continue to swell.

Really don't want to alarm you but this can be dangerous. A man died in October last year from something similar www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/10/10/wedding-planner-died-burning-throat-hot-fishcake/

Very rare I assume, and I'm sure you'll be fine, but it would be worth ringing 111 (and maybe citing that case in case the handler doesn't know about it) and getting advice.

I did similar with some mashed potato a few months ago. It hurt like mad for a few days and then was fine. My throat didn't feel swollen Like you're saying yours is though so it might be worth getting checked over.

Ow op. I second going to walk-in or your gp to get them to have a look.

Ibuprofen while you wait for an appointment.

Definitely call 111 for advice OP. Hope you're ok.

I did this last week with a fish finger straight out the oven (I really should know better at 47!). It hurt like buggery and took a week to feel better.

A guy at work once done this with a piping hot sausage roll - you are best to phone 111 in case as pp said the swelling can get worse. He took a massive bite couldn't eat for about a fortnight.

@Afternooninthepark a week?!!

Well I've croaked to the doctors receptionist who has got me an appointment this morning to get it checked out. Which is a little worrying because i know they're only doing face to face appointments if they think you really need one.

Have had some liquid neurofen too after calpol when I got up.

You'd think at nearly 30 years old I'd know better than to just inhale my tea but apparently I'm an idiot 🤷🏻‍♀️

I'm glad that you've got an appointment. Please let us know how you are later if you don't mind.

Your face to face as they cant see it over the phone x

Maybe sip on some iced water too. Might be soothing.

How did your appt go?

how do u feel now op?

Owwww! Sympathies, OP.

Maybe try gargling with some soluble painkillers?

In the meantime drink some whisky if you have it. Will sting like a bitch but helps prevent infection.

Hoping OP is ok !