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A member asked:

Can pain from pressing on my chest fairly hard or in a specific way still be related to acid reflux/gerd? when i just put finger pressure on it--no pain, but when i press with palm--pain. could it be from damage to my esophagus?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Abdominal pressure: Yes, your intense pressure can indicate the presence of acid reflux

Answered 2/24/2018

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