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I had gerd. for the past 6 months, i have been having a compressed feeling on my upper back, pains around my shoulder blades and next to armpit. help!

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Esophagus: Your symptoms may be due to associated motility disorder or minispasms of the esophagus. A gastroenterologist would be best qualified to evaluate,advise and treat you if symptoms don't resolve.

Answered 7/15/2015

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