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Any reason why am i having difficulty swallowing soft foods?

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Several reasons: Difficulty swallowing soft or hard foods could be caused by a number of things. Your primary care physician should be the starting point for evaluation. If he or she cannot determine the cause, you may be referred to an ENT or gastroenterologist for evaluation.

Answered 5/21/2014

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