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Pain swallowing

2017-10-13 05:36:13
I woke up in the middle of the night due to a sharp pain in my esophagus and chest around my collarbone area. Every time I swallow, it feel as if sometging is lodged in my esophagus. Ate dinner 3-4 hours prior to sleeping. Tried drinking lots of fluids and laying with my had and upper chest raised. No swelling or pain moving my head/neck.
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You seem to be suffering from reflux laryngopharyngitis with reflux esophagitis. You may need to take anti reflux medications for few weeks for long term benefits.
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

Answered2017-10-14 02:02:40

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