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What Causes Left Sided Chest Pain And Belching?
Question: left side chest pain under left arm comes and goes
is it a heart attack i have Gerd and anxiety
I've had two ekgs done in the last six months they were normal
the pain is minimal no crushing no tightness no pressure
no shortness of breath I am belching a lot
every time my chest hurts i think it's a heartattack
is it a heart attack i have Gerd and anxiety
I've had two ekgs done in the last six months they were normal
the pain is minimal no crushing no tightness no pressure
no shortness of breath I am belching a lot
every time my chest hurts i think it's a heartattack
Brief Answer:
Sounds more like acid reflux!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Given your age, the symptoms and nature of this chest pain with the accompanying belching, this is more of an acid reflux disease than a possible heart attack. Heart attack would cause the worst pain ever that you might have experienced and would last longer. Inmost cases, heart attack is accompanied by breathing difficulties, sweating profusely, etc. For the acid reflux, take 40mg of prilosec daily for 1month. Also, avoid alcohol, chocolate, smoking, going to bed soon after meals. Always use a pillow at night while sleeping and avoid leaning forward soon after meals.
I hope this helps address your fears. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
Sounds more like acid reflux!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Given your age, the symptoms and nature of this chest pain with the accompanying belching, this is more of an acid reflux disease than a possible heart attack. Heart attack would cause the worst pain ever that you might have experienced and would last longer. Inmost cases, heart attack is accompanied by breathing difficulties, sweating profusely, etc. For the acid reflux, take 40mg of prilosec daily for 1month. Also, avoid alcohol, chocolate, smoking, going to bed soon after meals. Always use a pillow at night while sleeping and avoid leaning forward soon after meals.
I hope this helps address your fears. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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