Some symptoms that arise from stomach disorders may be felt in the chest or in the esophagus, and some symptoms that feel as though they are related to the stomach are actually disorders of the esophagus. Because pain in the chest can also be caused by heart problems, it is important to see your doctor for appropriate treatment. Some common symptoms (and some of the causes of each symptom) include:
Achalasia
Erosive gastritis
Esophageal stricture
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (symptoms may be worse when bending or lying down)
Nonerosive gastritis
Peptic-ulcer disease
Esophagitis
Erosive gastritis
Esophageal spasm
Gastroesophageal reflux disease — Pain may rise up in the chest to the neck or throat. It may be more noticeable when lying down at night.
Nonerosive gastritis
Peptic-ulcer disease — A gnawing or burning pain may wake you at night. Depending on the location of the ulcer, pain may be relieved after eating or using antacids, or it may occur a few hours after a meal.
Swallowed foreign bodies
Stomach cancer
Erosive gastritis
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Nonerosive gastritis
Peptic-ulcer disease
Stomach cancer
Gastroparesis (a complication of diabetes)
Erosive gastritis
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Nonerosive gastritis
Peptic-ulcer disease
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Stomach cancer
Peptic-ulcer disease — The patient may vomit blood or digested blood resembling coffee grounds.
