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Hi I Have Had Some Upper Tightness In My Stomach

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Posted on Tue, 29 Oct 2019
Question: hi I have had some upper tightness in my stomach for about 2 weeks, notsure what this can be
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (3 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Should go for some cardiac tests.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for choosing " Ask a Doctor" service for your query,
Have seen your details and I appreciate your concerns,
Two most likely causes of tightness or heaviness in upper abdomen are-
1)Gastritis or acid peptic disorder- You are on antacid already for 7 days and not relieved yet so chances are less likely.
2)Cardiac cause- It's not always pain. It can present as tightness heaviness etc in upper part of abdomen.
Two tests
1)Stress test- which shows any lack of blood supply to your heart.
2)2d echo - which shows motion of the walls of your heart should be done if you are not relieved by antacids.

Hope I was clear and easy to understand.
Follow ups are welcome,
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (53 minutes later)
I have had a calcium score test done and it was fine under 100
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Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (1 hour later)
Hi was not sure u saw my reply
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Follow up.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,

The calcium score is not a specific test.
Tests that have high sensitivity and specificity should be done to remove confusion.

The test suggested are-
An ultrasound of the abdomen- Basic test to see any gross problem with abdomen.
2D echo at least to rule out heart.
Any other symptoms like bloating, belching, indigestion nausea loose stools unformed stools acid peptic disorder history GERD? Apart from just heaviness.

And the amount of relief you got on a scale of 0 to 10 after having medication for 7 days.
Please revert with these details.

Thanks


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (39 minutes later)
ok, I will- have no bloating or loose stools , stools are normal no gerd at all, I was just concerned if it was something serious
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Follow up

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
In that case proper cardiac evaluation should be done.
2D echo and stress test.

Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Hi I Have Had Some Upper Tightness In My Stomach

Brief Answer: Should go for some cardiac tests. Detailed Answer: Hello and thanks for choosing " Ask a Doctor" service for your query, Have seen your details and I appreciate your concerns, Two most likely causes of tightness or heaviness in upper abdomen are- 1)Gastritis or acid peptic disorder- You are on antacid already for 7 days and not relieved yet so chances are less likely. 2)Cardiac cause- It's not always pain. It can present as tightness heaviness etc in upper part of abdomen. Two tests 1)Stress test- which shows any lack of blood supply to your heart. 2)2d echo - which shows motion of the walls of your heart should be done if you are not relieved by antacids. Hope I was clear and easy to understand. Follow ups are welcome, Thank you.