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Esophageal spasms, which often accompany severe GERD, can create intense, squeezing chest pain that’s virtually indistinguishable from the pain of blocked coronary arteries.

Since the esophagus runs through the diaphragm on its way to the stomach, any irritation can set off spasms, resulting in those pesky hiccups, according to Ungerleider.

It can also cause esophageal spasms, painful chest pains that can mimic a heart attack. As unpleasant as they can be, people who develop strictures find some relief from their heartburn.

They can happen with some movement disorders in the esophagus, like achalasia, that causes trouble swallowing, muscle spasms, and regurgitation. Regurgitation happens when you bring swallowed food ...