The esophagus (food pipe) runs through the thoracic cavity and any disorder affecting this part of the gastrointestinal tract may cause chest pain. Apart from a portion of the stomach which can protrude into the thoracic cavity in the case of a hiatal hernia, the other main parts of the gastrointestinal area are within the abdomen. However these associated organs and other sections of the GI tract located with the abdomen may cause referred pain to the chest.
Causes of GI Chest Pain
It is important to note if the chest pain is emanating and isolated to the chest cavity itself or if there is pain present elsewhere in the body as well. This will aid with a diagnosis. Most cases of GI chest pain is not life threatening and should only be considered once the causes of lung chest pain or heart chest pain have been excluded.
Causes of GI Chest Pain
It is important to note if the chest pain is emanating and isolated to the chest cavity itself or if there is pain present elsewhere in the body as well. This will aid with a diagnosis. Most cases of GI chest pain is not life threatening and should only be considered once the causes of lung chest pain or heart chest pain have been excluded.
Gastroespohageal reflux (GERD)
This is one of the most common causes of chest pain that created by gastrointestinal causes. It is often mistaken for heart chest pain and is one of the common reasons for late night visits to the emergency room.
The rising gastric acid irritates the lining of the esophagus and is often felt as a burning sensation, hence the term heartburn. And also cause esophageal pain which may not be experienced as a burning sensation. Regular episodes of reflux may also cause visceral hypersensitivity so even eating or drinking afterwards may trigger pain.
It is relived by the use of antacids and may be accompanied with other symptoms like vomiting, back pain and excessive belching.
Gas Bloating
There are a number of causes of gas within the gastrointestinal tract and this can result in stretching which triggers contraction of the burn up wall. When occurring in the esophagus, the pain is relieved upon belching. Gas lower down in the gastrointestinal tract may not be easy to pass out through the mouth and the pain from the abdomen may be referred to the chest. Excessive gas tends to occur a short while after eating and even if there is a lack of belching, excessive flatulence may be noticed as the air has to be expelled from the gut.
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