If chest pain follows a meal and increases when the patient bends over, it is generally due to ____.

A) heartburn
B) costochondritis
C) pulmonary embolism
D) sore muscles
E) pleurisy

Heartburn

A burning sensation in the chest, often spreading to the throat, associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Chest Pain

A symptom that can be due to a number of health issues, ranging from indigestion to heart attack.

Bends Over

The action of leaning forward or curving the spine, typically to reach or pick something up.