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I have difficulty swallowing solid foods what could it be can't see any lumps on.my neck?

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Dr. John McMahan answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery

Swallowing Issue: The cause couple be reflux, spasms of the esophagus, a zenker's diverticula or a mass or tumor. Ask your physician for a referral to an ENT doc.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Majid Jamali answered

Swallowing : Many problems of esophagus can have this affect. You should be seen by an ENT doctor soon to make sure it is not something more serious.

Dr Rosenthal agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

I have difficulty swallowing solid foods what could it be can't see any lumps on.my neck?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John McMahan answered

Dr. Majid Jamali answered

Dr Rosenthal agreed

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