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What Causes Difficulty While Swallowing Food?

LATELY, I HAVE BEEN FEELING LIKE WHEN I EAT I HAVE DIFFICULTY SWALLOWING AND I FEEL LIKE MY FOOD GOES DOWN VERY SLOW TO THE POINT WHERE IT BRINGS DISCOMFORT TO MY CHEST AND I FEEL LIKE I HAVE TO KEEP DRINKING LIQUID FOR IT TO GO DOWN. I DON T FEEL TIGHTNESS IN MY CHEST IT S JUST DIFFICULT TO SWALLOW AND IT BRINGS DISCOMFORT. THANK YOU
Wed, 22 Apr 2015
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If it is bothering you for most of the food you need to consult a doctor personally. One of the causes is Gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) where the acid reflux causes such symptoms.
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What Causes Difficulty While Swallowing Food?

If it is bothering you for most of the food you need to consult a doctor personally. One of the causes is Gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) where the acid reflux causes such symptoms.