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I have lupus and gerd i feel pressure on my throat at night and some times food stuck near my sternum what is this ?

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Dr. Tracy Lovell answered

Could be: In light of your gerd, it could an esophageal stricture. You could also have esophageal spasm. See your doctor for an evaluation.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I have lupus and gerd i feel pressure on my throat at night and some times food stuck near my sternum what is this ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tracy Lovell answered

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