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While i'm swallowing food i get a sharp needle pain in the outter right side or my breast. goes away after i finish swallowing. ideas?

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Multiple reasons : It can be due to multiple reasons either you have a ulcer or reflux I will see my gastroenterologist

Answered 2/6/2021

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