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I've had trouble swallowing for 6-7 yrs. i also have regular sharp chest pain, and irritated skin on my head and ears. gerd medicines i have dont help?

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

EGD?: Has anyone taken a little look down your esophagus? You sound like you have a stricture. If so, all the medicine in the world won't help but dilation may change your life.

Answered 1/5/2019

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Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

GI: Have you seen a GI specialist and had an upper endoscopy? If not that sounds like what you need next.

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

I've had trouble swallowing for 6-7 yrs. i also have regular sharp chest pain, and irritated skin on my head and ears. gerd medicines i have dont help?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bennett Werner answered

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