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I have lately ben feeling like food catches on something as it goes down my throat. it doesn't get stuck and it's not difficulty to swallow, but i feel the food hitting my throat when going down. what could be the cause & likelihood of cancer?

Q: i have lately ben feeling like food catches on something as it goes down my throat. it doesn't get stuck and it's not difficulty to swallow, but i feel the food hitting my throat when going down. what could be the cause & likelihood of cancer?

: In a young lady, I would think about the following: an esophageal web from iron deficiency, eosinophilic esophagitis. See a doctor. Don't start taking iron supplementation- that may interfere with the diagnosis, unless directed by your doctor

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Dr. Richard Romano answered

In a young lady, I would think about the following: an esophageal web from iron deficiency, eosinophilic esophagitis. See a doctor. Don't start taking iron supplementation- that may interfere with the diagnosis, unless directed by your doctor

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 4/13/2021

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A member asked:

I have lately ben feeling like food catches on something as it goes down my throat. it doesn't get stuck and it's not difficulty to swallow, but i feel the food hitting my throat when going down. what could be the cause & likelihood of cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Romano answered

Dr Machanic agreed

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