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What Causes Burning Feeling In Chest, Nausea And Shortness Of Breath?
Question: Each night I get a burning feeling in my chest. It is intense enough that it gives me a feeling that my heart is going to stop. Shortness of breath and slight nausea accompanies the episode. It usually takes hours for this feeling to go away before I can go to sleep. It was intense enough recently that I went to the emergency room but I was told that it was most likely heartburn. It is the most intense as I am falling asleep.
Brief Answer:
Need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
hello
thank you for contacting HCM
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in best possible way.
there could be a number of causes for four complaint. i would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following qiestions:
1. since when are you having this problem?
2. does that freling occur after taking food ?
3. does it make you wake up from sleep?
4. do you oranyone in the family has history of diabetes, hypertension, hear problem or any other illness?
5. are you on any medication?
6. any history of fever, diarrhea or constipation?
i'll be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in yhe best i terest of yours.
thank you
Need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
hello
thank you for contacting HCM
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in best possible way.
there could be a number of causes for four complaint. i would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following qiestions:
1. since when are you having this problem?
2. does that freling occur after taking food ?
3. does it make you wake up from sleep?
4. do you oranyone in the family has history of diabetes, hypertension, hear problem or any other illness?
5. are you on any medication?
6. any history of fever, diarrhea or constipation?
i'll be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in yhe best i terest of yours.
thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
1. 3 weeks
2. Sometimes
3. Yes
4. Yes
6. No
7. No
2. Sometimes
3. Yes
4. Yes
6. No
7. No
Brief Answer:
Most probably Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. Probable diagnosis from your symptoms could be Acid Peptic Disease & Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). I would suggest you to get an appointment for a gasntroenterologist as he is specialized in treating these conditions. Also you would be requiring some medicines which are prescription only meds and you can get easily by visiting him. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
> Medical Care:
- Omeprazole one daily for 14 days
- sucralfate suspension thrice a day for 10 days
- a baseline ECG to confirm status of heart
> General Care:
Medical care can do NOTHING if you don't take general care about your health. Following steps would help you to recover slowly:
- take small frequent meals.
- take 30-45mins walk/exercise daily in the evening. It will make you fresh, healthy and is good for digestion.
- Don't lie down immediately after taking meal
- raise head end of your bed slightly(by an inch)
- Eat a diet rich in fiber, especially from fruits and vegetables
> AVOID:
fatty & oily food.
spices
heavy meals at night
carbonated & caffeine drinks
chocolates
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Most probably Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. Probable diagnosis from your symptoms could be Acid Peptic Disease & Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). I would suggest you to get an appointment for a gasntroenterologist as he is specialized in treating these conditions. Also you would be requiring some medicines which are prescription only meds and you can get easily by visiting him. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
> Medical Care:
- Omeprazole one daily for 14 days
- sucralfate suspension thrice a day for 10 days
- a baseline ECG to confirm status of heart
> General Care:
Medical care can do NOTHING if you don't take general care about your health. Following steps would help you to recover slowly:
- take small frequent meals.
- take 30-45mins walk/exercise daily in the evening. It will make you fresh, healthy and is good for digestion.
- Don't lie down immediately after taking meal
- raise head end of your bed slightly(by an inch)
- Eat a diet rich in fiber, especially from fruits and vegetables
> AVOID:
fatty & oily food.
spices
heavy meals at night
carbonated & caffeine drinks
chocolates
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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