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Hi. i have extreme pain in my throat all the way down to my diafragm. when i swallow, i can feel the food go down and it is painful. even when i breathe it is almost like heartburn. it is not sinus.

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

GI: Dysphagia. Sounds like you have some type of esophageal spasm or dysfunction. Given the severe symptoms I would recommend you see your physisician. He or she may do an esophagram or have your refered for endoscopy. I would be seen.

Answered 5/27/2019

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A member asked:

Hi. i have extreme pain in my throat all the way down to my diafragm. when i swallow, i can feel the food go down and it is painful. even when i breathe it is almost like heartburn. it is not sinus.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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