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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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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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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.
Answered 6/10/2014
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