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Swallowing Pain or Burning
Alternate Names : Burning Feeling When Swallowing, Odynophagia, Pain - Swallowing (Burning)
Definition A strong feeling of burning, squeezing pain while swallowing. This may be felt high in the neck or lower down, behind the breastbone (sternum).
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Overview & Considerations
Swallowing is a complex act that involves the mouth, throat area, and esophagus (tube that transports food to the stomach).
Problems at any point, from the mouth to the esophagus, can result in burning or intense pain with swallowing.
This may be accompanied by symptoms of chest pain, food stuck in the throat, or heaviness or pressure in the neck or upper chest.
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• Definition
• Overview & Considerations
• Common Causes
• Home Care & Treatment
• Call your Health Care Provider if
• What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
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Topics that might be of interest to you Tests & Exams
• Chest X-Ray
• EGD - Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
• Endoscopy
• Esophageal Manometry
• Upper GI and Small Bowel Series
Other Topics
• Breathing Difficulty
• Fever
• Heimlich Maneuver
• Physical Examination
• Sore Throat
Review Date : 1/21/2002
Reviewed By : Jenifer K. Lehrer, M.D., Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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