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What is this pain in the esophagus, that i am having, caused from?
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Spasm: The esophagus is very muscular to move food from your mouth o your stomach . Sometimes these muscles cramp up into a spasm , which causes a severe pain . Please contact your primary provider to evaluate this further if it dosen't resolve soon
Answered 4/3/2013
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