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Question: i have chest tightness and pain and all my cardio tests show it is not heart related. I am scheduled to have a CT scan of the abdomen. Can digestive problems really cause chest pain/discomfort
Brief Answer:
yes
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
It is true that there are many gastroesophageal problems that can result in chest pain. Reflux, ulcers and esophageal spasms may all cause chest pains.
If the CT scan is done with oral and IV contrast it should show up most problems, however, you may need additional testing of the esophagus if the CT does not find the problem.
An upper endoscopy test which could be done by a gastroenterologist might be helpful.
If they also do a CT of the chest, it would give an excellent view of the lungs, chest wall and structures around the heart which can also cause chest pain.
I wish you the best and hope you find the answer and treatment soon,
Dr. Robinson
yes
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
It is true that there are many gastroesophageal problems that can result in chest pain. Reflux, ulcers and esophageal spasms may all cause chest pains.
If the CT scan is done with oral and IV contrast it should show up most problems, however, you may need additional testing of the esophagus if the CT does not find the problem.
An upper endoscopy test which could be done by a gastroenterologist might be helpful.
If they also do a CT of the chest, it would give an excellent view of the lungs, chest wall and structures around the heart which can also cause chest pain.
I wish you the best and hope you find the answer and treatment soon,
Dr. Robinson
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
the gastroenterologist did say he would follow up with an endoscopy if scan does not show anything
I've had a chest xray but not a CT of the chest which sounds like a good idea.
thank you for your response
I've had a chest xray but not a CT of the chest which sounds like a good idea.
thank you for your response
Brief Answer:
you are welcome
Detailed Answer:
I hope you get some answers soon.
Dr. Robinson
you are welcome
Detailed Answer:
I hope you get some answers soon.
Dr. Robinson
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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