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A member asked:
Is it normal to get stuck in chest or throat if swallowing large bite of food...i am a 18 year girl...?scared of esophageal cancer?
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If food is always getting stuck in the same place in your chest or throat, then it may be caused by a stricture, or narrowing, in the esophagus. The stomach doctor could put a scope into your esophagus and then dilate the area, if present. This should solve the issue-sometimes it recurs and the procedure is repeated. Esophageal cancer’s risk factors include smoking/alcohol use; usually older folks
Answered 6/19/2023
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At your age the chances of having esophageal cancer are almost zero, but if you are having food sticking in your esophagus, it is very possible that you may have a narrowing or irritation in the esophagus. A gastroenterologist can examine the area and even dilated if it’s narrow. Good luck.
Answered 6/19/2023
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