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Don’t ignore the burn
If you are over 55 and have heartburn or indigestion that lasts three weeks or more then visit your doctor.
If you have difficulty swallowing or it feels like food is getting stuck then you should also visit your doctor.
Heartburn – a burning sensation in the middle of your chest – and indigestion – a pain or discomfort in your tummy – might sometimes be shrugged off or put down to drinking too much alcohol or something you have eaten food but if you are over 55 and you have had the the symptoms for three weeks or more then it’s time to visit your doctor.
For more information about the signs and symptoms of gullet cancer see https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/oesophageal-cancer/symptoms/