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What Is The Reason For Intermittent Discomfort In The Middle Of The Chest?

minor discomfort in middle of the chest that last about 20 seconds then goes away. Feel fine otherwise..then coms back and goes away again. Been going on all day, is that heartburn? I m a 52 yo male..work out regularly..6 3..310 pds..no heart problems in family
Fri, 2 Jan 2015
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Thanks for your question on HCM.
In my opinion it seems GERD ( Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease ) mostly. But since your age is 50, we need to rule out cardiac cause first. So get done ECG to rule out cardiac cause.
If this is normal than no need to worry much.
You are having GERD only.
It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms.
Try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid hot and spicy food.
2. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals.
3. Avoid stress and anxiety.
4. Start proton pump inhibitor.
5. Go for walk after meals.
6. Keep 2 - 3 pillows under head in the bed.
7. Avoid smoking and alcohol if you have this habit.
8. Loose weight if you are obese.
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What Is The Reason For Intermittent Discomfort In The Middle Of The Chest?

Thanks for your question on HCM. In my opinion it seems GERD ( Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease ) mostly. But since your age is 50, we need to rule out cardiac cause first. So get done ECG to rule out cardiac cause. If this is normal than no need to worry much. You are having GERD only. It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms. Try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid hot and spicy food. 2. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 3. Avoid stress and anxiety. 4. Start proton pump inhibitor. 5. Go for walk after meals. 6. Keep 2 - 3 pillows under head in the bed. 7. Avoid smoking and alcohol if you have this habit. 8. Loose weight if you are obese.