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Yesterday i had a strong gerd attack and today i feel my chest sore and i feel like i'm gettin over a cold is that normal after a strong attack?

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Could: Reflux attacks can result in soreness as the burning starts to abate. It also can cause coughing. If symptoms persist seek professional help.

Answered 11/20/2013

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

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Not exactly: Gerd causes an inflamed esophageal ( heartburn and sometimes esoph spasm) but not cold symptoms, except, when the stomach acid goes up the esophagus and down the trachea into the lungs and causes cough.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Chest soreness is po: Chest soreness is possible but not likely 24 hours after an episode ofgerd.

Answered 11/21/2013

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