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A member asked:
What does swollen esophogous mean? i have a hard time swallowing. sometimes i can't even swallow i gag.
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See a gi: You may have an infection, allergic inflammation, or acid injury to your esophagus which can make it hard to swallowe. You need to see a gastroenterologist and possibly have an upper endoscopy to determine the cause.
Answered 5/1/2014
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