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What Causes Sudden Pressure On Upper Side Of Rib Cage?

Over the past couple years, maybe 3 times a year I get a sudden severe squeezing and pressure very high up at the top of the ribcage, upper stomach area. It lasts about 5-10 mins. then eases up. Hard time breathing standing and sweat. My doctor told me before that he thought it was my diaphragm spasmming. I have had 2 of these attacks within the past 2 weeks and since the last one 4-5 days ago I feel quite weak, and stomach upset. It seems to cause a lot of gas when this happens. What are your thoughts on this? Michele...
Thu, 19 Nov 2015
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HI
Well come to HCM
I really appreciate your concern, very typical symptoms of acid peptic disease and this can be initially treated with "Tab Omeprazole 40 mg Domperidone 30 mg" once in day, it may needs some investigation for final diagnosis, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.
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What Causes Sudden Pressure On Upper Side Of Rib Cage?

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, very typical symptoms of acid peptic disease and this can be initially treated with Tab Omeprazole 40 mg Domperidone 30 mg once in day, it may needs some investigation for final diagnosis, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.