Can other digestive symptoms cause chest pain?
Heartburn isn’t the only digestive symptom that can cause chest pain. A muscle spasm in your esophagus may have the same effect. The pain of a gallbladder attack also can spread to your chest. You may notice nausea and an intense, steady ache in the upper middle or upper right abdomen — especially after a fatty meal. The pain may shift to your shoulders, neck or arms. Next page (1 of 2) • See Also Hand Scheduled Section Focus • GERD: Can certain medications increase severity?