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Clears by cardiologist and taking prilosec for acid reflux. still have constant chest pain/soreness. had gb removed as well. other possibilities?

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Dr. Carson Liu answered

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Hiatal Hernia: Most patients with heartburn can have a hiatal hernia, a herniation of part of stomach through the diaphragm. Another source of pain is esophageal ulcers. An endoscopy can help to rule out both.

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Answered 9/14/2015

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