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Esophagus feels like something is lodged or swollen. sometimes hard to swallow, poor appetite. been happening for a week. diagnosis? home treatment?

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Reflux: Reflux can produce a condition called shatzki's ring. Scar tissue which can provide for food impaction. Urgent problem. May require emergency department evaluation.

Answered 1/13/2013

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Esophagus feels like something is lodged or swollen. sometimes hard to swallow, poor appetite. been happening for a week. diagnosis? home treatment?

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