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What Could Air Pockets In Chest With Heartburns Suggest?

i have an "air pocket" in my chest, it has been there since last night (about 12 hours now) with heart burn but that is only at night. I have a history in my family of heart problems, a sister died at 43, an uncle at 45. It is a little scary but think I might be over reacting.
Mon, 30 Oct 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Possibility of heart burn related chest pain is more likely.
But since you have strong family history of heart diseases, better to get done ecg and 2d echo first to rule out heart diseases.
If both these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.
Take pantoprazole tablet on empty stomach twice daily.
Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food.
Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Keep 2-3 pillows under head in bed to prevent reflux.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Could Air Pockets In Chest With Heartburns Suggest?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Possibility of heart burn related chest pain is more likely. But since you have strong family history of heart diseases, better to get done ecg and 2d echo first to rule out heart diseases. If both these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Take pantoprazole tablet on empty stomach twice daily. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in bed to prevent reflux. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.