<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.My husband ate something about 3 days ago that was extermely hot in termperature and rather than spitting it out, he swallowed it. Hes now complaining of bad heartburn and it hurts to swalloweat anything. Are these two things related? Should he consult a doctor or will heal by itself over time?  <response>: Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I carefully passed through your question and would explain that his symptoms seem to be related to inflammation of the gastric or esophageal mucosa. Gastroesophageal reflux could also cause this symptomatology. I recommend consulting with a gastroenterologist and performing a fibro-gastroscopy to examine the internal layers mucosa of his digestive tract. An anti-acid or PPI omeprazole, lansoprazole could be helpful. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Best wishes, 