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 be caused by many diseases and condition, for example,angina, heart attack, shingles, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, pericarditis, GERD, broken or bruised ribs, and aortic dissection. The treatment for chest pain depends upon the cause. If you have pain in the chest, see your doctor or other healthcare professional.