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Only symptom is chest pain that comes n goes.. prilosec helps 90%. lingering pain with fast movements. got barium swallow 2 yrs ago- ok. esoph.cancer?

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Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

Probably not.: With esophageal cancer you usually have difficulty to bring food down to stomach. The possibilities you may have musculo-skletal pain, acid reflux, hiatal hernia, gastritis , esophageal spasms, etc. Get checked.

Answered 6/12/2018

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A member asked:

Only symptom is chest pain that comes n goes.. prilosec helps 90%. lingering pain with fast movements. got barium swallow 2 yrs ago- ok. esoph.cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

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