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Why is it hard for me to swallow pills now?

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See below: There are a number of reasons as to why this can occur ranging from sjogrens, myositis, strictures, masses, etc. You need to see a gastroenterologist in order to determine what exactly is going on.

Answered 7/13/2013

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