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I feel tightness and burning sensation in my chest during 8 wks of pregnancy is it normal or something serious?

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Dr. Leila Hashemi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Acid Reflux: Hi, i assume you have Acid reflux as the incidence is increasing during pregnancy due to many factors including abundance of hormones which relaxes the Esophagus and also uterus pressing on stomach, consult with your Ob/Gyn doctor and good luck.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 12/20/2014

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