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  • 01/04/2021

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Can gastric problems cause chest pain?

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Dr. Dr Ibrahim Salah

Dr Ibrahim Salah

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  • MBBS
  • 2+ Yrs
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When a person is obese or have a lax esophageal sphincter there is a chance for stomach juices to get reflexed upto esophagus, causing burning sensation or tightness under the sternum (breast bone) in the chest.

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