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Can esophugas be stretched to allow food to go down.
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Yes: Consult your primary care doctor for a referral to a gastroenterologist unless your network allows you to self-refer. Esophageal dilation can be performed after ensuring there is not another cause for your difficulty.
Answered 1/7/2014
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