10 Choledocholithiasis Symptoms
Chest Pain
Inflammation of the bile duct that accompanies choledocholithiasis can cause discomfort in the chest area that mimics the pain of a heart attack. For example, severe heartburn after a meal may be focused under the breastbone, causing intense pain.
Pain in the chest area should be a cause for concern, but it may be related to choledocholithiasis if it follows eating. It's best not to go to bed or lie down shortly after a meal. A wedge cushion placed under the back may also help.
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