<p>Yesterday, I was eating something and clearly didn’t wait long enough for it to cool off before doing so, as it really hurt when I swallowed it! Today, my throat still hurts when I swallow, and I’m thinking I may have actually burned it by swallowing the hot food–honestly, I didn’t even think that was possible (I’m assuming it is, now 
). Any tips/advice?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Avoid eating or drinking any hot food or drink for at least a week. Try to avoid salty foods as well. I would also try a spoonful of honey or olive oil. Take Ibuprofen at bedtime. Good luck and get well!</p>
<p>Try to stick to creamy, room temperature foods; nothing spicy or acidic! If your pain gets worse (or does not get better with time), you will need to see a doctor. Hot food can burn the lining of your esophagus. Luckily for us, the body can self-repair this kind of damage, but sometimes can use some extra help from diet and medication to speed up the process.</p>
<p>It happens… happened to me when I was a teen and I still remember it. I was with my parents as guests at a fairly fancy dinner table. I took a bite of a baked mashed potato type dish that was burning hot and due to the fancy setting I didn’t feel like I could spit it out and it was so dang hot I couldn’t keep it in my mouth so I swallowed it… and burned my throat so badly I still remember it to this day! (Why didn’t I grab a glass of water??? That part I don’t remember)</p>