Brief Description
Esophagus (foodpipe) runs between the throat and the stomach. Heartburn is usually caused by the regurgitation of gastric acid, or gastric reflux which is the symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is caused by stomach content including gastric acid and bile flowing back up into the esophagus (the food pipe). Frequent GERD can irritate and inflame esophagus causing heartburn.
The chest pain caused by heartburn and esophagus disorder is located at the center chest, and is triggered by eating food. There are the symptoms of difficulty swallowing, or acid reflux or regurgitation, and upper abdominal pain.
Symptoms & Signs
| Chest Pain ~ feeling | |
|---|---|
| Chest Pain ~ location | |
| Chest Pain ~ triggered by | Pain may be triggered by meal, Pain may be triggered or worsen by swallowing |
| Nausea & Vomiting |
