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Hi, i experience a pressure kind of pain in the chest when i swallow,eat or drink. i don't have any pain if i look down when swallowing.

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Swallow pain: I would see your private doctor Or an ENT. They can order a modified barium Swallow study with an esophageal follow thru to check out The whole area. Good luck and feel better

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 11/6/2016

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