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23yo male experiencing trouble swallowing for a month. heartburn&ab pain too. had a normal swallow test and cbc in the er.odds of stomach cancer?
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At your age: the odds of Stomach Cancer is close to ZERO however a FULL upper GI evaluation is most likely indicated......you may have GERD ("reflux esophagitis") Hope this helps Dr Z
Answered 6/4/2016
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