Joanne C. asked
For the past few weeks, I've been experiencing bad heartburn, chest pain, a burning sensation, and discomfort when swallowing, as if food is stuck in my throat. My throat muscles also hurt, making swallowing difficult and uncomfortable, and I've been burping a lot, feeling bubbles in my throat. I've tried over-the-counter acid reflux medication, which helped somewhat but caused headaches. I'm concerned about throat cancer, especially since I'm a 30-year-old male who smokes and drinks alcohol occasionally. What could be causing these symptoms and what should I do?
November 28th, 2023
Debbie L. answered
The symptoms you're describing are consistent with heartburn, which is a common condition caused by ...
November 28th, 2023
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