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Experiencing mild left side chest pain by heart only when swallowing. not for every swallow, but some. what could be cause? is it serious? thank you.
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Spasm in foodpipe: Likely esophageal spasm sec to some spicy or acidic food, or stress ?Anxiety.
Answered 12/31/2013
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