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Could i have trouble swallowing because i have gained weight?
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Not likely: Difficulty swallowing along with weight gain seems coincidental. The only mechanism i can think of that would cause this would be worsening of underlying reflux caused by increased intra-abdominal pressure from a larger belly (reflux may be worse in overweight individuals, and reflux may cause swallowing difficulty).
Answered 6/17/2015
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