10 GERD Symptoms
Symptom #6: Chest Pain
While occasional heartburn tends not to remain for long, it can be common for pain to linger in the chests of people that suffer from GERD. That pain is caused by spasms in the esophagus as a result of acid reflux. GERD-related chest pain is often treated with antacid and other measures which help prevent the development of acid reflux.
Although lingering chest pain as the result of GERD is not usually a serious problem, it is still something that should be taken seriously. Pain in the chest area can also be an indicator of a heart attack so there may be a genuine cause for alarm. If you are suffering a pain in the chest that is unexplained, waste no time in seeking emergency medical attention.
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