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For the last several days every time i swallow food, i get a pain under the right breast/rib within seconds, it will only last seconds. weird ????

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Esophagus: The symptoms are likely related to your esophagus. Although they are only brief, I would talk to your doctor if they persist.

Answered 5/19/2018

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A member asked:

For the last several days every time i swallow food, i get a pain under the right breast/rib within seconds, it will only last seconds. weird ????

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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