Why does my throat burn after swallowing a large multivitamins tablet?
1. Introduction A burning throat after swallowing a large multivitamin tablet is generally caused by the physical abrasion of the esophageal lining and the localized chemical irritation of the pill’s ingredients dissolving prematurely. When a dense, uncoated tablet lodges temporarily in the narrow muscular tube of the esophagus, acidic compounds like ascorbic acid or iron … Read more