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Why Am I Having Pain In The Upper Back When Swallowing Food?
Question: im having pain in my upper back when swallowing food. could be in the lungs. i was diagnosed with dysphaghia 6 years ago but have had no problem until now.
Brief Answer:
proper examination by a laryngoscope.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for query...
Inflammation in the esophagus, throat, or tonsils could be a cause of the problem however as you frequently experience pain in swallowing; In that case to be on a serious note dysphagia could be an early indicator of pathology of esophagus like XXXXXXX esophagus or cancer.
Proper laryngoscopic examination followed by endoscopy should be done.
Thanks and regards,
Dr. Ramesh Kumar, Gastroenterologist
proper examination by a laryngoscope.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for query...
Inflammation in the esophagus, throat, or tonsils could be a cause of the problem however as you frequently experience pain in swallowing; In that case to be on a serious note dysphagia could be an early indicator of pathology of esophagus like XXXXXXX esophagus or cancer.
Proper laryngoscopic examination followed by endoscopy should be done.
Thanks and regards,
Dr. Ramesh Kumar, Gastroenterologist
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