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Severe pain as if something stuck in esophagus frequency increasing now from 6 times a year to almost all day every day. pain in chest and middleback?
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Possibly serious : Your complaints are typical for an esophageal problem which could be easily evaluated by a gastroenterologist or surgeon. Unfortunately other mid chest pains from heart, lung, stomach and arteries can mimic these symptoms; it is important that you seek immediate care with your primary for a proper evaluation.
Answered 11/30/2017
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