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Have an ache around heart, could it be cause by gases ?
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Heart disease: Intestinal gas from air swallowing is a common cause of chest discomfort. It can be confused with cardiac related discomfort.
Answered 5/7/2013
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Yes: At your age, it's very likely to related to your gastrointestinal tract: gas, acid reflux, gastritis, esophagitis, peptic ulcer disease, or non-ulcer dyspepsia.
Answered 5/7/2013
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