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Sometimes when i eat, when i swallow i have a pain in my esaughagus all the way down. its sharp and feels almost like air is trapped?
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Painful swallowing: This could be due to severe acid reflux, esophageal infection such as candida or herpes as well as esophageal ulcers and motility disorders of the esophagus.
Answered 1/4/2015
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