Prakash Rao Prakash Rao Asked 4 months ago

Can acid reflux cause chest pain and arm pain?

I've been having recurring chest pain, and sometimes it goes down my left arm, which really scares me. I also have really bad acid reflux. I'm scared about a heart attack. Can acid reflux cause both chest pain and arm pain?

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Siddharth Mehta Siddharth Mehta Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago
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I completely understand how terrifying this must feel; my heart would race and I'd panic thinking the worst when my chest and left arm ached. While severe gas and acid reflux can sometimes cause referred pain in the arm, please don't take any chances. Please go get an ECG done right away to rule out any cardiac issues and put your mind at ease.

Venkatesh Prasad Venkatesh Prasad Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

As a diabetic, I am always told to never ignore chest and arm pain, as diabetic cardiac symptoms can be silent or mimic simple acidity. While reflux can cause radiating discomfort, you must consult a doctor immediately to be absolutely sure. Please monitor your blood sugar and get checked.

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Rohan Bhatia Rohan Bhatia Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My love for butter chicken and spicy garlic naan often rewards me with intense chest burning that feels like it's spreading to my left arm. It’s usually just bad reflux, but because of the arm pain, I always keep a tab on it. If it doesn't settle down with an antacid quickly, please go see a doctor.

Ishaan Goel Ishaan Goel Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

I track all my vitals on my smartwatch, and once when I had severe chest and arm pain from acidity, my heart rate and SpO2 were totally normal. That helped me calm down, but my doctor still advised that radiating arm pain needs a professional medical check, not just an app. Better to get an expert opinion.

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Anjali Deshpande Anjali Deshpande Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Haan na, it is very scary when the pain goes to the arm. Sometimes severe acidity gas can travel upwards and cause pressure in the chest and shoulder, making the arm feel heavy. But please doctor ke paas jaakar check karlo, heart ka mamla ho sakta hai so risk nahi lena chahiye.

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