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A member asked:
Why is gerd making it so hard for me to eat? i also have anxiety about choking on food but i really need to eat
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Unclear: Many people with GERD have the sensation food is stuck in the throat. Probably related to the brain mis-perceiving sensory information from the throat area. It is sometimes referred to as a globus sensation. It's exact cause is really unknown but it is not dangerous. If you're really concerned something is wrong, see your primary care doc for a more complete eval. Hope this helps!
Answered 4/18/2016
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