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I wrote earlier i feel like i have a lump in btwn throat and ctr chest like if food was stuck n feel pressure wen swallow, can it be cause i have gerd?
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Yes, GERD can: Cause inflammation of the esophagus and food can have difficulty passing due to the inflammation or stricture.Time to c a gastroenterologist.
Answered 4/8/2015
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