Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Key Takeaways Chest pain when coughing can sometimes be a sign of a medical emergency like a heart attack. Acute bronchitis causes symptoms like coughing ...

A hernia is when part of your insides bulges through your muscle or other tissues. A hiatal hernia occurs when the top of your stomach or another internal organ pushes through an opening in your ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio (June 28, 2023)—Whether hormone therapy (HT) can be linked to an increased risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has been debated for years. A new systematic review and ...

If your doctor has diagnosed you with acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you’re all too familiar with the painful burning sensation in your chest that can sometimes last hours ...

Drinking alcohol may cause high blood pressure and arrhythmia, leading to chest pain. People may also feel chest pain after drinking due to anxiety, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and other ...

In some cases, a pinched nerve in the upper back can cause chest pain. However, upper back pinched nerves are less common than those that occur in the neck or lower back. Pinched nerves can cause pain ...

Left upper quadrant (LUQ) pain stems from conditions that affect organs like your spleen, kidney, or stomach. It's best to see a doctor if your LUQ pain worsens or lasts more than 48 hours. Treatment ...

Let’s be honest: Digesting spicy or acidic foods isn’t particularly easy for most people. But when stomach acids are bubbling and gurgling in places they don’t normally, you might be wondering what’s ...

From standing on your head and pressing on your eyeballs to breathing through a paper bag and chewing on a lemon, people will do just about anything to get rid of hiccups. The sudden, involuntary ...

Many people dismiss heartburn as an unavoidable part of life, particularly after enjoying spicy foods or eating too close to bedtime. While occasional acid reflux affects millions of Americans, ...

Chest pain represents one of the most alarming symptoms a person can experience. The immediate fear—”Am I having a heart attack?”—creates tremendous anxiety, and rightfully so. Heart attacks claim ...

You may have left upper quadrant (LUQ) pain from conditions that affect organs like your spleen, kidney, or stomach. It is ...