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I am experiencing difficulty swallowing. the following also describe me: cough and heartburn (gerd). what should i do?
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Gastroenterologist: See a gastroenterologist, may recommend an endoscopy or an Xray test called a barium swallow (or both). There are a number of causes for difficulty swallowing and this should be investigated, especially at your age.
Answered 6/24/2017
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