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Somtimes, my throat "locks" up very painfully. gets tight, and hurts badly. will my upper gi help diagnose the issue? i'm very worried...
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An UGI xray does not: ...assess the throat sufficiently for your purpose but may have value in identifying the extent that gastroesophageal reflux may contribute to your symptoms.
Answered 4/14/2016
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