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Recently today every time i swallow after a few seconds or so i feel something going down my throat what is it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Irritation: Well need better history. As long as you have not injured theatres or swallowed a foreign object. It may just be an irritation. See how it goes. See if it resolves

Answered 5/3/2016

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