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Recovered from covid at the end of march. at the beginning of april i developed dysphagia and seems to be with moving food from the back of my tongue to my esophagus. i'm thinking it is vagus nerve. can this be healed?
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Contact your primary physician and discuss your swallowing challenges. Some simple tests can clarify. You may need a gastroenterologist, but start with the doctor who knows you best. Stay away from internet sources ("vagus nerve") and trust your physician to care for your problems.
Answered 5/10/2021
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