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I feel like i'm having difficulty swallowing. i don't know if i'm just eating too fast or if there's something wrong. ?

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Swallow: You may be at the onset of a viral or bacterial illness or experiencing silent acid reflux.

Dr Grin agreed

Answered 10/13/2014

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