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Having sharp pains in my throat/esophagus while taking deep breathes and swallowing certain ways such as tilting my head back. what could it be? in shape 23 year old male no serious medical history.
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Esophageal : Esophageal tear if you remember swallowing something that kind of got stock.
Answered 2/13/2014
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See a doctor: Pain almost always indicate an underlying problem such as inflammation or irritation. You need to see a doctor and have it checked out.
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