Chest pain could be caused by a variety of medical conditions. Chest pain can be a symptom of a heart attack or a gallbladder issue. GERD or an irritated nerve could also be causing your chest pain.

Have you ever experienced heartburn or the feeling of fluid in your throat? These are classic symptoms of acid reflux. The term “GERD” stands for Gastro (stomach) Esophageal Reflux Disease, a ...

This article was medically reviewed by Raj Dasgupta, M.D., an associate professor of clinical medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and member of the Prevention Medical Review Board, on ...

Acid reflux into the esophagus can present as other symptoms such as chronic cough or chest pain. Two new studies highlight the little-known connection between acid reflux and seemingly unrelated ...

The symptoms of heart attack are very similar to another, far less dangerous culprit - acid reflux. Dr Kunal Sood is breaking down how to know the difference. Ever experienced sudden chest pain and ...

Anatomy of the structure can be deformed because a person is pregnant or obese and has a large pot belly, has eaten a large meal or lies down immediately after eating food People of all ages ...

Upper body pain can range from minor strains to critical emergencies. While muscle aches often improve with rest and home care, sudden, severe chest pain, especially with shortness of breath or ...

Experiencing chest pain can be alarming. But what does it mean if you feel pain in your chest when you swallow? Several conditions can cause chest pain while swallowing. Other symptoms are often ...

The classic signs of a heart attack are intense, sometimes squeezing chest pain or discomfort that often radiates down the left arm. The chest pain can be mild or severe, and both men and women often ...

For more than three years, Donna Tronvig of Maple Valley visited doctors to determine just what was causing a persistent burning sensation in her chest. The pain was enough at times to make her stop ...

Chest pain is a relatively common symptom of COPD. It may occur due to bronchial spasms, digestive conditions like GERD, or even frequent coughing. Managing COPD-related chest pain involves several ...

HOUSTON, Texas — A lot of people wore red Friday in support of the American Heart Association’s annual 'Go Red for Women' day. It’s designed to increase awareness for women’s heart health and heart ...