Why do I get a sharp pain under my left breast after drinking coffee?

Why do I get a sharp pain under my left breast after drinking coffee?

1. Introduction A sharp pain under the left breast immediately after drinking coffee is most frequently caused by gastric acid reflux or intense esophageal spasms. Coffee is highly acidic and acts as a powerful stimulant that forces the lower esophageal sphincter to relax. When this muscular valve opens inappropriately, acidic stomach contents surge upward into … Read more