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Food feels like its getting stuck in chest when i eat, and need water to push it down. im scared, i cant eat with out water. please help?

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See your dr : This could be many things stricture, spasm, mass etc. See your doctor most esophageal problems innpeoplemuour age group are easily diagnosed and treated. Best of luck keep water around till your seen!

Answered 9/28/2016

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