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Feels like food is stuck in my chest. possible causes?
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Food stuck in chest?: This symptom could be a serious one, and really needs to be investigated by your doctor and/or a gastroenterologist. Problems such as hiatal hernia, esophagitis, gerd, and even gastric or esophageal tumors can present this way.
Answered 9/8/2019
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