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Sometimes middle of my chest pains while swallowing...i have done my endoscopy 5 months ago and it shows lax ge junction hills grade 2...i am very worried why does it hurts?? i am 18 years old...and very much afraid of esophageal cancer?
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You are not going to have esophageal cancer at your age and with a negative endoscopy. If you are so focused on cancer or other life ending condition seek out a life coach who can teach you relaxation and stress reduction skills. You appear to need it.
Answered 3/25/2023
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