painful swallowing

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What is painful swallowing?

Swallowing pain refers to a strong feeling of uncomfortable squeezing and burning while swallowing, which may be felt high in the neck or lower down behind the breastbone. Such pain may be a symptom of a serious disorder.

See also: Swallowing difficulty

Alternative Names:

Swallowing - pain or burning; Odynophagia; Burning feeling when swallowing

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