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Gerd? i have had upper chest pain (sensitive to touch) for months bt recently developed acid in sternum & sour taste in my mouth. all chest tests norm
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EGD: A scope or EGD will answer your question and screen for serious issues like stenosis, mass, cancer. In the meantime, use TUMS, (calcium carbonate) they lower the acid. With GERD, acid comes up the esophagus and burns the tissues. Be Well.
Answered 11/28/2014
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