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Hurts all the way down my throat/esophagus in my epigastric region. what might it be?

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Dr. Andrew Turrisi answered

Without other: Antecedant illnesses, not too common, but this can occur with herpes simplex or candida. This may require endoscopy and biopsy to prove.

Answered 2/13/2013

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A member asked:

Hurts all the way down my throat/esophagus in my epigastric region. what might it be?

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Dr. Andrew Turrisi answered

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