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I feel a lump in throat after eating, go away after 3hr. no heartburn, no stomach pain, no difficulty in swallowing or eating, healthy diet. normal?

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Possible esophageal: spasmor redlux without heartburn. I suggest a GI consultation and a 2 week trial or PPI therapy with OTC Prilosec, Nexium or Protonix.

Dr Crane agreed

Answered 8/28/2018

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