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Can you give me suggestions if i have trouble swallowing?
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Dysphagia: Depends on the cause, whether muscles or nerves that help move food down through the esophagus are affected, or there is something blocking these passages. Examples of the first are Stroke or Parkinson disease or MS or esophageal spasms. Examples of the second are GERD or Esophageal mass or pressure on esophagus by vertebral bones. Avoid dry mouth. Your doctor can help you change your diet, exerci
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