Swallowing pain refers to pain while swallowing, which may be felt high in the neck or lower down behind the breastbone. It is most often a strong feeling of uncomfortable squeezing and burning, and may be a symptom of a serious disorder.
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Swallowing - pain or burning; Odynophagia; Burning feeling when swallowing
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