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Can heartburn cause chest pain also under breast bone too?
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Yes: Reflux can cause pain entire length of esophagus. Aggravated by spices foods caffeine, relieved with liquid antacids.
Answered 1/25/2015
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Chest: 1-esophagus and heart are on same sympathetic circuit. Angina or heart burn can be same discomfort, 2-chest wall where cartilage rib attaches to breast bone and rib can be inflamed. Pain can be reproduced by compression. 3. Consult physician for clarification.
Answered 1/13/2013
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