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About a week ago i noticed a sensation as if food was caught going down my throat.it always goes away and is worse with large bites.what could this be?
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Stricture: You have an injury or a scar called an esophageal stricture. Please go see your doctor about this. It should never be ignored.
Answered 7/16/2014
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