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A member asked:

Whenever i eat my food is getting stuck in my throat (down by my chest) i am having to drink lots of water to get it down. who wld i see? why?

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Primary care first: Chances are you will get a referral to a gastroenterologist but your regular physician may spot something that will send you straight to a surgeon.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/31/2016

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