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For 3 months i have had painful swallowing, sometimes feels like food gets caught in my throat. painful even with water. can't see anything at back of?
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Painful swallowing: F unknown age or medical Hx or ethnicity asks: For 3 months I have had painful swallowing, sometimes feels like food gets caught in my throat. painful even with water. can't see anything at back of? ANS: You need to see a Dr who can get more information and look at your throat. If you are young could be diverticulum or if old- cancer of the esophagus to mention a few. If losing wt do now.
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