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I'm 45yo, healthy female who recently had three intense episodes of centralized chest pain after eating--dull, tight pressure lasted 30 mins. cause?

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Dr. Shahin Tavackoli answered

Reflux?: This maybe related to reflux or other esophageal issues. While it is less likely to be related to your heart, i would have it checked out, better safe than sorry as the old saying goes.

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Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

I'm 45yo, healthy female who recently had three intense episodes of centralized chest pain after eating--dull, tight pressure lasted 30 mins. cause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Shahin Tavackoli answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

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