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What Causes Trouble While Swallowing?

My dad had radiation treatment last winter and it messed up his esphogus. He has had great trouble swallowing. He has had something painfully stuck there since dinner. Is there a quick fix or should I take him to emergency? He keeps fighting the latter.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi
Symptoms may be related with side effect of radiation therapy .
you should consult a gastroenterologyst.
I dont think he needs to go to ER.
wishing you all teh best
DR.Klerida
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What Causes Trouble While Swallowing?

Hi Symptoms may be related with side effect of radiation therapy . you should consult a gastroenterologyst. I dont think he needs to go to ER. wishing you all teh best DR.Klerida