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What causes chest tightness and pain, nausea loss of appetite acid reflux and regurgitation?

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Dr. Steven Brown answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Sounds like GERD, but could be the result of a hiatal hernia a diaphragmatic hernia where the stomach herniates through the diaphragm around the esophagus seek evaluation by your physician or gastroenterologist.

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Answered 6/27/2021

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