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Not always but often when i drink water i feel like food is being pushed down in esophogus without me having eaten anything around that time.normal?
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Dysphagia: Dysphagia is medical term for difficulty swallowing (http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dysphagia/basics/definition/con-20033444). There are many causes including achalasia & strictures as well as complications from gastroesophageal reflux disease. Best to see your Family Doc & Gastroenterologist for evaluation & treatment.
Answered 2/29/2016
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