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Can Chewing Tobacco Cause Chest Pain?

Posted on Wed, 9 Nov 2016

Question: can chewing tobacco cause chest pain?

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Consultation

Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.

Chewing tobacco can absolutely cause chest pain. It contains erosive toxins that can eat through the lining of your esophagus and stomach, causing bleeding and pain. This may be an early sign of esophageal cancer. You should see a doctor for an exam as soon as possible.

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Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (22 hours later)

would I be tasting blood if I was bleeding?

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
No, bleeding in the esophagus is internal and goes directly into the stomach without any taste.

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In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (6 hours later)

would I be peeing out blood or seeing it in my crap.

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
No, blood is digested in the stomach and would not appear.

Again, you should see a doctor for an exam as soon as possible.

Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.

In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (1 hour later)

you are no help. what type of doctoring did you study??

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:

How have I not been helpful? You asked if chewing tobacco causes chest pain. The answer is yes. You could have severe esophagus damage. You need to be examined in-person, get bloodwork, and likely need an endoscopy with a GI specialist to examine your esophagus for bleeding. This is a clear answer and a clear plan on how to proceed.

In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (8 minutes later)

what do you study?

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
I have a medical degree (MD) from one of the best medical schools in the United States, the University of XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (2 minutes later)

you can't even tell me what you study

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
I'm not sure what you mean. I do not study. I am a practicing doctor with specializations in general internal medicine including gastrointestinal disorders, neurology, and psychiatry.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee