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What Causes Pain And Choking Sensation In The Mid Chest Area?

Hi, thank you for your time. I have had a feeling like something is stuck in my esophagus. Like a chicken breast very painful. Right in middle of my chest. Can t swallow anything without this feeling. Has gotten a little better over the last week.
Fri, 19 Jul 2019
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Hello,

The commonest cause of pain and choking, feeling of something stuck in the esophagus is narrowing of the esophagus due to GERD.

Difficulty in swallowing, chest pain, weight loss is indicative of esophageal cancer.

If no lump or tumor is detected, it can be globus pharyngeus. You can take antacids & analgesics to stay comfortable.

Visit a GP, get examined physically, get all required investigations done. Get treated at the earliest.

Take liquid or semi-solid diet like oats, soups, juice, khichri, etc.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Pain And Choking Sensation In The Mid Chest Area?

Hello, The commonest cause of pain and choking, feeling of something stuck in the esophagus is narrowing of the esophagus due to GERD. Difficulty in swallowing, chest pain, weight loss is indicative of esophageal cancer. If no lump or tumor is detected, it can be globus pharyngeus. You can take antacids & analgesics to stay comfortable. Visit a GP, get examined physically, get all required investigations done. Get treated at the earliest. Take liquid or semi-solid diet like oats, soups, juice, khichri, etc. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician