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How Can heartburn Along With Chest Pain Be Treated?

I HAVE A PAIN IN A SPOT, LEFT SIDE OF CHEST JUST BELOW THE CLAVICLE. iT HURTS CONSTANTLY AND THE PAIN INCREASES WHEN I EAT. I HAVE HEARTBURN BUT THE PAIN PERSISTS IN THIS ON E SPOT EVEN AFTER ALL OTHER PAIN HAS GONE AWAY. i DO HAVE A LARGE HIATAL HERNIA ALSO. i VE HAD THIS PROBLEM FOR MORE THAN TWO WEEKS. I HAVE TAKEN OTC MEDS FOR HEARTBURN TO NO AVAIL. mY DOC MOST RECENTLY ORDERED PROTONIX WHICH DOES NOT EFFECT THE PAIN AND MAKES ME FEEL WORSE. I WOULD APPrECIATE YOUR THOUGHTS. Thanks very much.
Fri, 30 Nov 2018
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Hello,

Since you are having a hiatus hernia, all these symptoms are due to GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease).

GERD needs lifestyle modifications along with drugs for better control. So follow these steps.

1. Avoid oily and spicy food. Avoid junk food.

2. Avoid large meals, instead, take frequent small meals.

3. Take Pantoprazole and Levosulpiride combination on empty stomach twice daily.

4. Go for walking after meals.

5. Keep 2-3 pillows under the head in bed.

6. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.

You will mostly improve with all these in 1 week. If still not improving then you might need a hiatus hernia surgical repair. Don't worry, you will be alright.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Kaushal Bhavsar, Pulmonologist
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How Can heartburn Along With Chest Pain Be Treated?

Hello, Since you are having a hiatus hernia, all these symptoms are due to GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). GERD needs lifestyle modifications along with drugs for better control. So follow these steps. 1. Avoid oily and spicy food. Avoid junk food. 2. Avoid large meals, instead, take frequent small meals. 3. Take Pantoprazole and Levosulpiride combination on empty stomach twice daily. 4. Go for walking after meals. 5. Keep 2-3 pillows under the head in bed. 6. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. You will mostly improve with all these in 1 week. If still not improving then you might need a hiatus hernia surgical repair. Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Kaushal Bhavsar, Pulmonologist