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A member asked:

When i swallow the right side of my throat feel abnormal and like it's hung up or something i have been belching a lot. can acid reflux cause this ?

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Yes: Can be acid reflux, esophageal spasm, a hiatal hernia or a pouch of the esophagus called a Zenkers. Suggest you see a GI to check it out.

Answered 8/23/2014

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