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Can problems with the esophagus cause chest pain?

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Dr. Mathew Chengot answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Yes: Not uncommon to have chest pain with this issue. Sometimes included with the differential diagnosis of causes of chest pain.

Dr Balin and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/31/2018

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