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Trapped gas in the chest for years?

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Dr. Charles Cattano answered

Maybe reflux, but...: If symptoms originate in esophagus (rather than adjacent structures), the most common cause of your complaint is gastroesophageal reflux possibly accompanied by esophageal dysmotility. However, my answer changes if you have underlying cardiac, pulmonary, or mediastinal conditions.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/19/2018

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A member asked:

Trapped gas in the chest for years?

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Dr. Charles Cattano answered

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

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