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When i begin eating i have trouble swallowing. it only happens on the first few bites and it's in my chest. it feels like the food is stuck. why?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Stuck: It may be stuck. You may have an esophageal problem. See an ENT doc to help assess this problem.

Answered 7/11/2015

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