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I get food caught in the base of my throat it is hard to sollow?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Get it checked: Difficulty swallowing is called dysphagia, and it can be due to various reasons, from benign to malignant. Even the benign problems should be identified and treated, to avoid a dangerous choking episode.
Answered 10/21/2013
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Obstruction: There are many causes to this and can be from weakness of the swallowing muscles to an obstruction like a mass. There is also a very rare pocket called a zenkers diverticulum that can trap food and make it difficult to swallow. Difficulty swollowing needs to be diagnosed as this is symptom that needs to be diagnoses and treated to avoid complications like lung infections.
Answered 10/24/2017
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