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Question: HI tonight I had sharp pain above my heart .my sternum has been sore all day and I have a on and off pain between my shoulders no shortness of breath. I suffer from Gerd and I have exxsive burping can I be having a heart attack. I had ekg done 3 days ago it was normal blood work done normal I also had a stress test done it came back normal that was 3 months ago
Brief Answer:
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
Your symptoms most likely are related to GERD (acid reflux). Since the recent ecg and laboratory data were normal and the stress test was normal 3 months ago you shouldn't worry about heart issues.
The stress test and cardiac echo should be done once a year. If you haven't done recently (within the year) endoscopy and Abdominal ultrasound you should do them again.
If you were my patient I would recommend as follows:
- Eat often and in small portion
- Avoid spicy food
- Avoid laying down 2-3 hours after eating
- Avoid consuming coffee, carbonated drink
- Use prilosec (PPI) and antacids.
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
Your symptoms most likely are related to GERD (acid reflux). Since the recent ecg and laboratory data were normal and the stress test was normal 3 months ago you shouldn't worry about heart issues.
The stress test and cardiac echo should be done once a year. If you haven't done recently (within the year) endoscopy and Abdominal ultrasound you should do them again.
If you were my patient I would recommend as follows:
- Eat often and in small portion
- Avoid spicy food
- Avoid laying down 2-3 hours after eating
- Avoid consuming coffee, carbonated drink
- Use prilosec (PPI) and antacids.
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
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