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Endoscopy 2 wks. ago. no biopsy results yet. gi specialist said no cancer. past two days painful lump when swallowing with food/water and when not. cough for 4 wks. my doctor is not concerned but im afraid i have cancer. x-ray cleat from a month ago?
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Lump on swallow: More likely it is reflux as that commonly causes a lump when swallowing. Since you had a procedure there may be some dysmotility as well. The cough could be from reflux as well very common Dont worry f/u /w/ GI when results are in
Answered 12/24/2019
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