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Can reflux cause a weird feeling above the sternum? mild dysphagia. swallowing sometimes hurts. dr did a indirect laryngoscopy. wont do anything else
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Yes. But painful: swelling, less likely.Try otc PPI's such as omeprazole if your doctor agrees.
Answered 4/30/2016
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