What Causes Pain In The Chest While Swallowing?

Posted on Fri, 30 Sep 2016

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Question : I have a pain in my chest when I shallow. I just started a couple of days ago. What should I do. My email address is YYYY@YYYY .

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hi,Pain in chest while swallowing is probably

Detailed Answer:
Hi,Pain in chest while swallowing is probably due to Oesophagitis(inflammation in food pipe). Please try a liquid antacid with anaesthetic 2 teaspoonfuls three times a day and take a soft diet. You can revert back in three days. Regards

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