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Is It Dementia Or GERD Causing Heaviness In Chest?

my mother-in-law is 84 with 2nd or 3rd stage dementia. she is complaining of heaviness in her chest like a weight is on it. doctor examined her but cannot find any congestive heart failure or related condtions. could this be due to GERD at the time she is complaining about this "weight?" we think she has "burned" her esophogus,
Mon, 27 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, possibility of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) related symptoms is more.
No need to worry for heart diseases as doctors have examined her for heart failure.
GERD is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause symptoms of chest tightness, heaviness, pressure etc.
So tell her to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food.
2. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
3. Give pantoprazole tablet on empty stomach.
She will mostly improve with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further.Wishing good health to your mother in law. Thanks.
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Is It Dementia Or GERD Causing Heaviness In Chest?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, possibility of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) related symptoms is more. No need to worry for heart diseases as doctors have examined her for heart failure. GERD is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause symptoms of chest tightness, heaviness, pressure etc. So tell her to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. 2. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. 3. Give pantoprazole tablet on empty stomach. She will mostly improve with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further.Wishing good health to your mother in law. Thanks.