question: 5 days ago I ate hot mac n cheese and upon swallowing I felt extreme pain in my chest (esophagus). I went to the bathroom to get a drink and fainted before I got there. I regained consciousness quickly. My problem now is I still have immense pain in my chest when I eat anything. What can I do to help heal this or should I go to the ER to get an endoscopy? I do not have health insurance so I would like to avoid the latter. Thank you.