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What is swallowing difficulties mean in connection to the esophagus?
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Many things: Swallowing difficulty (dysphagia) or pain on swallowing (odynophagia) could be caused by many things. Some diagnoses include gerd, achalasia, diffuse esophageal spasm, candida or pill-induced esophagitis or esophageal cancer. There are many other possibilities, but if you are having problems swallowing, see your doctor.
Answered 4/30/2013
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