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Acid reflux sufferer for over 10 years, i use fantodine. two weeks ago i have issues swallowing, infrequent bowel movements and pain in both armpits?

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Dr. Charles Cattano answered

Maybe not related...: "Transfer dysphagia" is a problem moving the food bolus from your mouth to the top of the esophagus; "transit dysphagia" is a problem transiting the food down the esophagus. Motility studies (modified barium swallow; esophageal manometry) may be helpful in identifying pathology or spasm. GERD of 10 years duration is however a long time--call your GI doctor for checkup & maybe new acid blockers.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

Acid reflux sufferer for over 10 years, i use fantodine. two weeks ago i have issues swallowing, infrequent bowel movements and pain in both armpits?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Charles Cattano answered

Dr Munshower agreed

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