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My throat and chest are burning. i feel like there is a golf ball in my throat and when i burp it burns the worst ?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

GERD: Sounds like reflux. see MD for diagnosis confirmation and treatment.

Answered 7/10/2015

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