Question 1

upper back pain and chest pain/discomfort that comes and goes. is it gerd?worried heart attack.im 19.might be acid reflux,but waiting for blood work.

Accepted Answer

Heart not likely: Your symptoms are not typical for heart. Most likely they are musculoskeletal in origin with many other possible causes possible as well. Keeping a log with your symptoms, including activities may only help in trying to identify a possible pattern. Having workup should help in clarifying. Anxiety is usually part of the complex.

Question 2

i'm 33, a smoker.  nexium (esomeprazole) for acid reflux.  surgery for endometriomas in may.  now i have chest tightness/bloating/upper back pain.  should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Check up: Don't worry find out the cause of your sx--my guess would b GI but have to rule out cardiac and other causes.

Question 3

is upper back pain normal with acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes...: Severe heartburn can cause some referred pain to the mid-back but should not be immediately dismissed as it could be due to more serious issues.

Question 4

can acid reflux cause upper back pain with coughing spasms?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The back pain in often in the mid back between your shoulder blades.

Question 5

experiencing dull upper chest and upper back pain with orthopnea.?

Accepted Answer

Please be carefull: What you describing it could very serious issue relating to your heart , i hope not check it as soon as possible . If it came different an I am wrong i will be happy for you. Good luck thanks.

Question 6

what can cause someone to experience dull upper chest and upper back pain with orthopnea?

Accepted Answer

Chf: Heart failure can be a concern.  Get checked by your doctor.

Question 7

upper back pain and throat tightness along with constant throat clearing, stomach feels weird and bloats right after eating. is this acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: however, your symptoms are also suggestive of gallbladder disease ( stones or inflammation ). Get examined a get an abdominal ultrasound.

Question 8

i got chest and back pain and headache does its a symptoms of acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

Reflux: Chest pain could be due to reflux if not due to heart issues. More information is needed about back pain and headache to suggest you accordingly.

Question 9

does acid reflux cause heart attack like chest & back pain? i don't get the burning i just get pain even when i haven't eaten!

Accepted Answer

Could be: At 31 the chance of advanced heart desease is low but nothing to joke about. See your doctor and describe your symptoms. Help is right a phone call away.

Question 10

i had upper endoscopy w/ dilation 2mths ago. now i am having chest and back pain when i eat. acid reflux. i was dx, w/ gastritis. no major problems. ?

Accepted Answer

Dilation of what: Was this lower  esophageal dilation. You need to contact your physician to be certain that the esophagus is intact and not have  a leak

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Upper back pain and chest pain/discomfort that comes and goes. is it gerd?worried heart attack.im 19.might be acid reflux,but waiting for blood work.

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I'm 33, a smoker. nexium (esomeprazole) for acid reflux. surgery for endometriomas in may. now i have chest tightness/bloating/upper back pain. should i worry?

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Is upper back pain normal with acid reflux?

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Can acid reflux cause upper back pain with coughing spasms?

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Experiencing dull upper chest and upper back pain with orthopnea.?

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What can cause someone to experience dull upper chest and upper back pain with orthopnea?

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Upper back pain and throat tightness along with constant throat clearing, stomach feels weird and bloats right after eating. is this acid reflux?

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I got chest and back pain and headache does its a symptoms of acid reflux?

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Does acid reflux cause heart attack like chest & back pain? i don't get the burning i just get pain even when i haven't eaten!

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I had upper endoscopy w/ dilation 2mths ago. now i am having chest and back pain when i eat. acid reflux. i was dx, w/ gastritis. no major problems. ?

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