Fontana, CA
A 21-year-old female asked:
should i go to the hospital/er? my dysphagia has gotten worse and now i have trouble drinking liquids. had lost about 50 pounds because of it. my lungs feel stuffy and sometimes i need to really try to breath for air. along with chest pains. etc.
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered
Internal Medicine 27 years experience
Definitely: Let your doc know so that he or she can coordinate, but definitely you need immediate medical attention. Severe malnutrition is likely.
69 viewsAnswered May 15, 2020
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