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A 37-year-old female asked:

I suffer from acid reflux and food seems to be sticking in esophagus after eating. i am also suffering with a lot of anxiety & stress?

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Dr. John Chiu
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
See GI doctor: You need to have an endoscopic exam of the esophagus to rule out the presence of abnormalities. For example, a condition known as eosinophilic esophagitis can lead to obstruction . Don't delay.
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