Washington was named after the first U.S. President, George Washington. The D.C. stands for District of Columbia, a special area created that is not a state. At first, it was made up of a piece from Virginia south of the Potomac River and a piece from Maryland north of the Potomac River.
Heartburn-like pain is a common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). But several other conditions can cause a burning feeling in your chest. Most of the time, your doctor will be able to identify whether you have heartburn or GERD by doing tests.
Chest pain can have many causes, including: 1  costochondritis (pain or swelling between a rib and the breast bone) 2  muscle strain or injury. 3  exercise-induced asthma.  acute 1  bronchitis. pain from coughing.  pain from repeated 1  vomiting. gastroesophageal reflux (acid reflux).