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Food always getting stuck in my esophagus. why?
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See your doctor: Food always getting stuck in the esophagus can be caused by narrowing of the esophagus (scarring, tumor, congenital, etc) or from diminished saliva production. Best to see your doctor to find out the cause of your symptoms.
Answered 9/20/2020
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