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For the past three days my thoart down into my chest have been sore. when i eat or drink it feels like sharp objects in my upper chest area very painf?

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Esophagitis likely: Inflammation of the esophagus and throat from acid reflux likely. Try over the counter ranitidine or Pepcid (famotidine) ac or tagamet or Prilosec otc. If no better after 7-10 days, please see a physician.

Dr Hadied and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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