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Why do i have recurring chest pain like i swallowed hard candy? lasts for 2 weeks at a time, comes back severely in two or three months.

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Odynophagia: Your symptom is called odynophagia. There are many causes. If you'd like to learn more about it, see: http://www.Med.Ucla.Edu/modules/wfsection/article.Php?Articleid=280.

Answered 1/31/2021

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A member asked:

Why do i have recurring chest pain like i swallowed hard candy? lasts for 2 weeks at a time, comes back severely in two or three months.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Werner answered

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