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My upper esophageal sphincter is delayed 1.8 seconds when swallowing/eating im 28 yrs old. what could cause this to happen? dry throat and globus too.
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Anxiety.: You need to eat in small bites, chew your food slowly and well before you swallow. You also need to see your doctor and get help for your anxiety. Good luck.
Answered 6/23/2014
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