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How do i know if food is stuck in my esophagus? swallowed a big piece of steak without chewing, accidentally. it hurt my chest now it feels stuck

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Esophagus: If you cannot swallow water or are drooling, go to the ER. Could try warm tea to relax pharyngeal muscles

Answered 1/23/2018

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