- male
- 40 Years
- 01/04/2021
Why does the middle of my chest hurt?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
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
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