There’s no way to differentiate the symptoms.At this point your best bet is to monitor your cholesterol regularly, keep track of your blood pressure. Routine cardiac workup will helps also. If there is a way you can find something that helps keep your GERD under control that will help as well. It's just being in tune within your own body and whenever in doubt, see your doctor.
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