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  • female
  • 45 Years
  • 01/04/2021

What causes pain in middle of chest between breasts?

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It can be due to heart attack or gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. 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 pain or tightness in the middle of the chest.

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Consult a Cardiologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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