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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Camilla Foster

Heartburn or something more serious? When to get chest pains checked out

Regular bouts of heartburn could be something more serious - ((Alamy/PA))

That burning pain in the chest after after a heavy meal? You can often dismiss it as nothing more than heartburn.

But while it is usually a harmless reaction linked to digestion, it can sometimes point to underlying health issues.

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