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I get a pain in my chest when i swallow food. what can cause this?

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Need for evaluation: Your symptoms are likely due to an issue with your esophagus. See this site for more info and consult your doctor for an evaluation. http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/tc/difficulty-swallowing-dysphagia-overview.

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Answered 1/2/2015

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