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Can't swallow food properly, without water, mainly at night, ie dinner. I take whiskey everyday.i have been taking for the last 35 years. I don't have any other condition
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Difficulty in swallowing is also called as dysphagia. It can occur for many reasons including acid reflux, ulcers in food pipe or ocassionally with few serious ailments which can be treated better if diagnosed early.
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You need evaluation for the cause of dysphagia and may need an Endoscopy after consulting a gastroenterologist. Please visit a gastroenterologist near you
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