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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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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

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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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bradford Romans answered

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