non-cardiac chest pain is caused by heartburn, a burning sensation in the chest that occurs after eating. Heartburn can be caused by eating certain "trigger" foods and beverages. It can also happen if ...

Introduction: Non-cardiac chest pain (NCCP) presents as a frequent diagnostic challenge, with patients tending to use a disproportionate level of health-care resources. Gastroesophageal reflux ...

Debyeplein 1, PO Box 616, 6200 MD Maastricht, The Netherlands; robert.willemsen{at}maastrichtuniversity.nl Objective Observational study of patients with chest pain in primary care: determination of ...

Can be associated with heartburn, water brash (production of excess saliva in response to acid in the oesophagus) or dysphagia. Centrally located and may radiate to the left arm/jaw region. Typically ...

The combination of heartburn and regurgitation is such a common characteristic of GERD that formal testing may be unnecessary. Other symptoms of GERD include: Non-burning chest pain, which is usually ...

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) often causes heartburn, but can also cause other types of chest pain. Peptic ulcer disease or gastritis are other potential causes. Referred Pain From Outside of ...

If you’ve ever felt like your chest is on fire after a meal, you’re no stranger to acid reflux. While experiencing occasional reflux is normal, recurrent acid reflux is not. And it may lead to ...

Mild cases of acid reflux can often be prevented by adopting a few lifestyle changes, such as avoiding certain foods or not lying down immediately after a meal. Acid reflux is also known as ...