A 30-year-old male asked:
can gastric problems mimic heart problems and if so, what types of problems can cause it? i have a clean bill of health regarding my heart.
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Dr. Bennett Werner answered
44 years experience Cardiology
You bet!: Happens all the time. Gastitis, acid reflux, peptic ulcer disease, cholecystits, esophagitis and esophageal spasm are all typical condtions that mimic heart disease.
Answered on Jun 7, 2013
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