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I have heaviness in chest, when i eat it feels like food just says in upper abdomen causing pressure. could this be gallbladder trouble?

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Possible causes: first, see you doctor immediately to ensure this isn't a sign of heart disease and potential pending heart attack. From description other causes include esophageal dysfunction, spasm or mass, paraesophageal hernia, achalasia as well as others. Symptoms Not classic for gallbladder. Short of it is see GI doctor or GI surgeon for work up

Answered 1/11/2015

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