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Can Degenerative Arthritis And Osteoarthritis Cause Trouble In Swallowing And Headaches?
I have severe degenerative arthritis, osteoarthritis, large bone spur growth end of my collerbone, have had for many years, can it block esophagus and blood flow to the brain? trouble swallowing and low grage headache for a few months that is getting worse, 55 years old, again SEVERE degenerative arthritis, bone growths since a child.
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Hi
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and yes you are right generallised arthritis may cause the symptoms described by you.But other causes needs to be ruled out by proper clinical examination and if require by x-ray and by endoscopic examination.
Take care
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and yes you are right generallised arthritis may cause the symptoms described by you.But other causes needs to be ruled out by proper clinical examination and if require by x-ray and by endoscopic examination.
Take care
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