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It feels like there is a ball in my throat and it seems to get worse the more i swallow. it feels like it sticks together even when i'm drinking :/
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Dysphagia: If you have difficult swallowing, you need to see a local GI physician for further evaluation and possible egd (upper endoscopy).
Answered 3/31/2018
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