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How does acid reflux show up in your back, shoulders and breast?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

It doesn't: It may cause burning under the breast bone but not the breasts, back, or shoulders.

Answered 11/5/2013

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Can acid reflux cause burning sensation in left shoulder and arm pit chest area. If I touch where it hurts it hurts worse?

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Upper left chest pain, near cbone and shoulder. Had for couple days. Left arm also tingles. Also bad belching/acid reflux. Related and suggestions?

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My acid reflux seems to be getting worst i'm only 19 now everytime i breathe i get short of breath and my chest burn and makes my shoulder hurt?

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Shoulder pain. No chest pains or shortness of breath. I'm a hypochondriac so I always assume the worse. I have acid reflux. Trapped gas?

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GP sent me home with an RX for Prevacid (lansoprazole) for persistent chest pain, no questions asked. Can acid reflux also lead to soreness in the left arm/shoulder?

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