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What are possible reasons that my chest hurts after i eat?

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Many possibilities: Gall bladder disease, pancreatic disease, and esophagitis are particularly notorious for post-prandial (after eating) chest pain.

Answered 8/20/2013

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