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Can anxiety make it feel like food is stuck in your esophagus? i'm able to eat and drink and breathe just fine, but i do feel the sensation there. i ate burger meat. talked to my family doctor, he believes nothing is there after explaining to him?
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yes it is possible as there is a condition known as globus hystericus however it is a diagnosis of exclusion may consider referral to a gi doctor or radiologic studies if negative CBT is the initial therapy for this
Answered 4/11/2021
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