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Doxycycling in throat overnight, now trouble swallowing, been taking 6months, no problems before as long as its taken with food. any natural remedies?
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Dysphasia : Doxycycline can cause pull induced esophageal ulcer. Other issues may present the same unrelated to pill intake. Upper endoscopy (egd) maybe warranted. See a gastroenterologist (gi).
Answered 12/30/2016
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Doxycycline Issue: Doxycycline can cause inflamation of mucoud membranes if it gets stuck in your throat or esophagus. Consult a GI physician to make sure that no permanent damage has occurred.
Answered 6/25/2014
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