Esophageal spasms cause painful chest contractions and affect swallowing and digestion. Medications and peppermint oil can help relieve esophageal spasm symptoms. It's important to contact a doctor if ...

Four staffers were hospitalized after an unknown substance was discovered in the California Institution for Women prison in Chino, authorities said on Wednesday, Jan. 21. “An unknown chemical ...

People with a hiatal hernia can experience heartburn, often after eating. When the hernia is larger, it can also cause pain or pressure in the chest if it affects the heart and lungs. A hiatal hernia ...