Chest pain that feels like burning or heartburn
Chest pain that feels like heartburn can be confusing because it mimics both digestive and cardiac problems. The burning quality usually points to acid reflux, where stomach acid irritates the oesophagus. However, some cardiac conditions can also cause burning chest discomfort, so distinguishing the two is important.
Conditions that commonly cause chest pain that feels like burning or heartburn
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Common Causes of Chest pain that feels like burning or heartburn
- Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Oesophageal spasm
- Peptic ulcer disease
- Gastritis
- Angina (cardiac cause)
When to Seek Urgent Medical Care for Chest pain that feels like burning or heartburn
These signs may indicate a serious problem — don't wait, seek medical care right away:
- Seek emergency care if burning chest pain is accompanied by shortness of breath, sweating, nausea, pain spreading to the arm or jaw, or occurs during physical exertion.
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