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What Causes Rapid Heart Rate, Strained Cheek Muscles, And Sour Mouth?

Posted on Mon, 4 Aug 2014

Question: Rapid heart, strained cheek muscles, and sour mouth...is this a possible heart or stroke attack?

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Possible angina pectoris/GERD...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Your symptoms are not indicative for heart/stroke attack. They might indicate:
- angina pectoris
- GERD

I highly recommend to run the following tests to rule out cardiac problems:
- ECG
- echocardiography
- stress test
- holter monitoring

If no heart problems, then, should rule out other non-cardiac issues (GERD):
- abdominal ultrasound
- upper endoscopy

Hope it helped!
Dr.Benard

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (30 minutes later)

Thanks...my mother had angina problems...easy fix, more exercise!

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (38 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Should run the requested tests...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

Should run the requested tests to determine angina and treat it accordingly.

GERD and other stomach issues should be ruled out too.

Exercise and other lifestyle and diet changes can also improve your symptoms.

All the best!
Dr.Benard
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj