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illness peptic ulcer; It is a common medical condition that can sometimes lead to symptoms similar to those of angina pectoris or a heart attack. Pain from peptic ulcer disease is usually seen as a sharp or stinging pain in the pit of the stomach, but it can sometimes cause non-cardiac pain in the chest. , according to the verywellhealth website.
It is defined as recurring chest pain – usually behind the breastbone (sternum) – that has nothing to do with your heart, is associated not only with peptic ulcers but also with gastroesophageal reflux disease and easily mimics the symptoms of angina, causing chest pain behind the sternum or, in Some cases, on the right or left side of the chest. The pain can also radiate to your neck, left arm, or back. There may also be a rapid and palpitating heartbeat as well as palpitations
Causes and risk factors for peptic ulcer disease
The cause of peptic ulcers is not entirely clear, and it is likely that it is a combination of physiological and psychological responses that contribute to chest pain similar to angina. What is known is that acid reflux (common with peptic ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux) can cause esophageal spasm to occur. big. People with prolonged reflux appear to be at higher risk and often have a hypersensitive response to stomach acid reflux.
Studies show that continuous reflux alters nerve signals from the esophagus to the dorsal spinal root, which is one of the major nerve roots of the spinal cord. Altered signals can amplify the sensation of pain in a way that can easily be mistaken for angina pectoris.
