How long does the foreign body sensation last after a throat scratch injury?
Feb 27, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Xu Gang
Introduction
If the throat is scratched by relatively hard foods such as eggshells or jujube pits, resulting in minor abrasions or erosion with a small wound area and no inflammatory infection, and if there are no不良 lifestyle habits during treatment, the sensation of a foreign body usually disappears within about 2 weeks. However, if the esophagus is injured by larger foreign bodies such as fish bones or large jujube pits, causing larger wounds or local ulcerative lesions, it may take approximately 6 to 8 weeks for the foreign body sensation to resolve.
The duration for which a foreign body sensation persists after a throat scratch usually depends on the severity and other specific circumstances.
1. Mild Injury
If the esophagus is scratched by hard foods such as eggshells, jujube pits, or compressed biscuits, resulting in minor abrasions or erosion with a small wound area and no local inflammation or infection, and if the patient avoids irritants during treatment and refrains from unhealthy habits like smoking or drinking alcohol, the esophageal mucosa typically heals spontaneously within about 1 week, and the foreign body sensation usually disappears within approximately 2 weeks.
2. Severe Injury
If the esophagus is injured by larger objects such as big fish bones or large jujube pits, causing larger wounds or prolonged impaction leading to local ulcerative lesions, recovery generally takes longer. With appropriate treatment, the foreign body sensation may resolve after about 6 to 8 weeks.
It is recommended to maintain healthy eating habits to reduce the risk of throat injuries.
