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What Causes Nausea And Stomach Fullness Followed By Claustrophobia?
Question: I am a 57 yr old female who for 2 nights with no specific time frame had a feeling of wanting to vomit - did not try to - that water in your mouth about to vomit feeling - followed by a feeling of having to burp or have a bowel movement - also a feel of fullness which has produced a feeling of claustrophobia - went to the ER yesterday was tested for all manner of heart conditions. Any ideas - the last episode was the this afternoon
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for asking on HCM!
I carefully passed through your question and would explain that your symptoms do not seem to be related to any cardiac disorders (including myocardial ischemia).
Gastro-esophageal reflux or a hiatal hernia could be the cause of this symptomatology.
Anxiety could also mimic this situation.
Have you tried to take any antiacids or PPI (omeprazole, lansoprazole)? I would recommend trying them in the next days. If your symptoms are relieved by these drugs, it would be a strong argument in favor of gastro-esophageal reflux or hiatal hernia.
In such case a chest X ray study and a fibrogastroscopy would be needed.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for asking on HCM!
I carefully passed through your question and would explain that your symptoms do not seem to be related to any cardiac disorders (including myocardial ischemia).
Gastro-esophageal reflux or a hiatal hernia could be the cause of this symptomatology.
Anxiety could also mimic this situation.
Have you tried to take any antiacids or PPI (omeprazole, lansoprazole)? I would recommend trying them in the next days. If your symptoms are relieved by these drugs, it would be a strong argument in favor of gastro-esophageal reflux or hiatal hernia.
In such case a chest X ray study and a fibrogastroscopy would be needed.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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