Digestive cause: GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly referred to as GERD, is a serious health condition that should not be ignored. People with GERD report a burning sensation in the chest as an early symptom of the disease.
Due to GERD, patients may also experience trouble swallowing and a strange feeling of having something stuck in their throats. And while its symptoms don’t actually require a hospital trip, you should most definitely tell your doctor about them.
Digestive cause: Esophagitis
Esophagitis might be confused with GERD because a burning sensation is also felt in its case, but this condition can actually appear due to GERD. Esophagitis is a condition in which the tissue found in the esophagus gets inflamed.
So, if you’re dealing with an unpleasant sensation when swallowing, talk to your doctor. You might have esophagitis or, even worse, GERD without realizing it.
Digestive cause: Esophageal rupture
The chest pain connected to esophageal rupture is described as mild to severe, and it often comes like lightning (quick and unexpected).
Along with chest pain, people may also experience the following:
- fever
- nausea
- vomiting
- rapid breathing
The above symptoms require immediate medical help. So do not hesitate! Call 911 as soon as you can.
