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I have a hard time swallowing, and sometimes it feels like i have something stuck in my throat, but my breathing is fine. what could it be?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dr. Douglas Fronzaglia ii, do, ms answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Geriatrics

Thyroid?: An enlarged thyroid can present with the symptoms that you describe. Your family doctor or an ENT specialist can help with the workup.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Jason Hemming answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Several things: Several different things can cause dysphasia. Discuss with your doctor as an egd may be warranted.

Answered 4/8/2012

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Alarm symptom: Difficulty swallowing is known as dysphagia. And is one of the so-called alarm symptoms. The alarm symptoms are those that require investigation by asap. By an md.

Answered 3/26/2013

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