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What Causes Chest Pains And Pain Under Rib Cage?
I have been experiencing chest pains and pain under my rib cage, also have been having a lot of acid reflux. I am kind of scared because this has gone on for a couple of years, is this a heart problem or is this a digestive problem? I need answers because it is causing me to get a lot of anxiety and I am very scared!!!!
Fri, 10 Jun 2016
Hi thanks for contacting HCM....
You have acid reflux disease that can lead reffred chest pain ....
Take antacid omeprazole 20 mg capsules on empty stomach for it ....
Head elevation while sleeping ....
Excess spicy food avoided.....
Heavy meal restricted ...
Coffee, chocolate ,pastries restricted....
Avoid precipitating posture like bending and stretching etc......
Avoid stress ..
As anxiety can aggravate chest pain....
If chest pain constricting and radiating to arm investigate with ECG and stress test.
Hope your concern solved
Take care
You have acid reflux disease that can lead reffred chest pain ....
Take antacid omeprazole 20 mg capsules on empty stomach for it ....
Head elevation while sleeping ....
Excess spicy food avoided.....
Heavy meal restricted ...
Coffee, chocolate ,pastries restricted....
Avoid precipitating posture like bending and stretching etc......
Avoid stress ..
As anxiety can aggravate chest pain....
If chest pain constricting and radiating to arm investigate with ECG and stress test.
Hope your concern solved
Take care
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