My upper chest hurts when i breathe, i get a sharp pain in my upper stomach lower chest when i try to swallow food. it hurts to bad to eat. any ideas?

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Esophagus?: Pain with swallowing may indicate a problem with your esophagus, such as an infection or muscle problem. Best to get checked by your doctor for this.

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