Can acid reflux cause back pain, and how do doctors differentiate it from cardiac or musculoskeletal causes in Europe?

Acid reflux and back pain explained: GERD symptoms, referred pain, warning signs, and clinical assessment.

In this episode, we examine whether gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can present with upper back discomfort and how this differs from heart, lung, or spinal conditions.

You’ll learn:

• How acid reflux causes chest burning and oesophageal irritation

• Why pain can radiate to the upper back or between the shoulder blades

• The difference between reflux pain and cardiac chest pain

• Red flag symptoms such as shortness of breath, sweating, or severe chest pressure

• When urgent in-person evaluation is required

• How reflux is assessed durin ...