15th September 2020

A 45-year old woman presents with a one-month history of difficulty swallowing

A 45-year old woman presents with a one-month history of difficulty swallowing. She describes this as feeling like she is unable to fully swallow, and has also been regurgitating food after meals. The swallowing of both solid food and liquids has been equally affected since her symptoms began, and she feels the problem is worsening, as it now happens after every meal. The difficulty swallowing is associated with heartburn, which she describes as a pain in her upper chest and an acid taste in her mouth following meals. She has lost nearly half a stone over the past month. 

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