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Suggest Treatment For Sudden Onset Of Chest Pain With Excess Salivation
Im 27 and a smoker. About twice a year a wake up from chest pain and excess saliva, to the point where I need a trash can to spit in every minute or so. The chest pain feels like someone is squeezing my heart. Sometimes I throw up, like today I did. It usually last for about 2 hours. I cant do anything but lay down and wait for it to pass.
Tue, 10 Jan 2017
Hi,
I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms could be related to bronchitis or gastro-esophageal reflux. For this reason, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and some tests:
- a chest X ray study and respiratory function tests
- a resting ECG
- some blood lab tests (complete blood count, PCR, ESR)
I would also recommend trying an antiacid. If this helps, a fibrogastroscopy would be needed to exclude esophageal spasms or gastroesophageal reflux. Meanwhile, I would strongly encourage you to quit smoking. It would definitely help improve this situation and prevent possible further episodes.
Hope you will find this answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Wishing all the best!
Regards,
Dr. Iliri
I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms could be related to bronchitis or gastro-esophageal reflux. For this reason, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and some tests:
- a chest X ray study and respiratory function tests
- a resting ECG
- some blood lab tests (complete blood count, PCR, ESR)
I would also recommend trying an antiacid. If this helps, a fibrogastroscopy would be needed to exclude esophageal spasms or gastroesophageal reflux. Meanwhile, I would strongly encourage you to quit smoking. It would definitely help improve this situation and prevent possible further episodes.
Hope you will find this answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Wishing all the best!
Regards,
Dr. Iliri
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