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•	Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

•	Pericarditis

•	Pleurisy and Pleural Effusion

•	Pneumonia

•	Pneumothorax

•	Shingles (Herpes Zoster)

•	Thromboembolism (Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism)

Chest Pain

Now let's focus on the quality of the pain. A burning sensation in the middle of the chest could be caused by acid reflux. A burning sensation on just one side of the chest might indicate an irritated or inflamed nerve.

I have a burning sensation in the middle.

I have a burning sensation on just one side.

My chest pain is not a burning sensation.

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Online Medical Reviewer: Faculty of Harvard Medical School
Date Last Reviewed: 10/3/2006
Date Last Modified: 8/31/2006

Source: from Harvard Health Decision Guides, Harvard Health Publications, Copyright © 2007 by President and Fellows of Harvard College. All rights reserved. Used with permission of StayWell.

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