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Can stress cause difficulty swallowing or inflammation of the esophagus?
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In a way: As stress can cause an increase in acid secretion, thus causing an increase in acid reflux, which could lead to swallowing issues (inflammation) in the Esophagus from GERD.
Answered 9/29/2016
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