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Should I Be More Concerned About Sharp Pain Before Belching While On Prilosec For A Long Time?

I recently received a mechanical aortic heart valve. Early August 2018. Before surgery and now after surgery I have felt a sharp pain and then belch. The pain dies not last and instantly goes away after I burp. For the last few weeks it has been more often. Several times per day. I have been thinking it is indigestion. I do need to take Prilosec and have been on it many years. I am also a diabetic. Should I be more concerned that this is heart related?
Wed, 24 May 2023
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Hi,

It is possible that the pain and burping you are experiencing could be related to indigestion or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which can be exacerbated by taking Prilosec. However, given that you have recently received a mechanical aortic heart valve and are a diabetic, it is important to be cautious and rule out any cardiac issues.

Sharp chest pain can be a symptom of angina or other heart conditions. The fact that the pain goes away after burping could suggest that it is not heart-related, but it is still important to have a thorough evaluation by a healthcare professional.

I recommend that you speak with your doctor about your symptoms, particularly if they are becoming more frequent. They may recommend additional tests, such as an electrocardiogram or stress test, to evaluate your heart health. They can also evaluate your Prilosec use and make adjustments if necessary to help manage your symptoms.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Diwashish Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist
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Should I Be More Concerned About Sharp Pain Before Belching While On Prilosec For A Long Time?

Hi, It is possible that the pain and burping you are experiencing could be related to indigestion or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which can be exacerbated by taking Prilosec. However, given that you have recently received a mechanical aortic heart valve and are a diabetic, it is important to be cautious and rule out any cardiac issues. Sharp chest pain can be a symptom of angina or other heart conditions. The fact that the pain goes away after burping could suggest that it is not heart-related, but it is still important to have a thorough evaluation by a healthcare professional. I recommend that you speak with your doctor about your symptoms, particularly if they are becoming more frequent. They may recommend additional tests, such as an electrocardiogram or stress test, to evaluate your heart health. They can also evaluate your Prilosec use and make adjustments if necessary to help manage your symptoms. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Diwashish Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist