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What Causes Pain/burn Behind Left Breast?
I'm experiencing for 2nd time today pain/burn directly behind left breast. I'm 200 lb overweight, type 2 diabetic (no meds but no attempt to get blood sugar under control), mom died from heart attack. i'd rather wait to have an EKG at my doctor's office tomorrow. is this area of pain heart attack or heartburn (I also have GERD).
Wed, 23 Aug 2017
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I have gone through your concern in depth .
* There are various reasons for this pain
- reflux of stomach acid - anxiety , stress related - musculo skeletal
- neuronal issue at intercostal nerves - cardiac issues - others .
Hope this will help you .
Welcome for further queries .
Regards .
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have gone through your concern in depth .
* There are various reasons for this pain
- reflux of stomach acid - anxiety , stress related - musculo skeletal
- neuronal issue at intercostal nerves - cardiac issues - others .
Hope this will help you .
Welcome for further queries .
Regards .
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