Injured Throat- 6 Days On..

[Scarlett]

I ate a hot and sharp chip 6 days ago and hurt my throat. I hoped it would be gone by now, but it still hurts and is difficult to swallow during and after eating. I wonder if it was the chip at all, or something else that coincided? I will try and get to a doc- can they look as far down your throat without an endoscope? It's to the left of my voice box. My throat also feels very dry.
Any thoughts much appreciated!

[Sqad]

Yes, you must now get to see an ENT Specialist, as a GP will only have a limited view and will not have the expertise for laryngoscopy or endoscopy.

Probably the result of the chip, but other alternatives must now be excluded.

[factor-fiction]

I did the same with a hot slice of carrot which I stupidly put in my mouth straight from the pan and accidentally swallowed it. It made swallowing painful for around 5 days then suddenly cleared up

[Scarlett]

Thanks- I haven't had any pain today yet, but haven't eaten anything hot so I will see what happens at dinner time. If eating makes it worse, I'll try and see the doc on Monday.