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What Do Acid Reflux And Pain In The Upper Abdomen Indicate?

I have been having heartburn for the last couple of nights. It is worse when lying down. However, I am concerned that it may be something more serious. I have pain in my upper abdomen right under breast area and also in my mid back area. This has happened 3 times his week and previously happened about 2 months ago. Could this just be heartburn or beginning stage of heart issues? I am a 54 year old women in realatively good health, besides taking regular medication for asthma.
Mon, 20 Nov 2017
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Thanks for contacting with your health concern.

1. As the problem has resurfaced and continued with acute symptoms, thus
take an opinion of Gastroenterologist or medicine specialist [Cardiologist] who might ask for necessary investigation after a physical examination.

PS. As I haven't examined you directly, thus presently all the symptoms described attributes towards Acid reflux [GERD] since upper abdominal pain/discomfort, symptoms increases on lying down and more at night points in favor of the same.

2. because acid reflux do cause asthma like symptoms [wheezing/dry cough] and mimic heart disease [chest pain/discomfort] thus promptly call a doctor, till then
. Do not lie down immediately after food.
. Head high position at night (during sleep)
. Take small nonbulky meals
. Bland and soft diet, avoid chilies and sour or fatty food
. Stop irritant drugs (pain killers)
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What Do Acid Reflux And Pain In The Upper Abdomen Indicate?

** Thanks for contacting with your health concern. 1. As the problem has resurfaced and continued with acute symptoms, thus take an opinion of Gastroenterologist or medicine specialist [Cardiologist] who might ask for necessary investigation after a physical examination. PS. As I haven t examined you directly, thus presently all the symptoms described attributes towards Acid reflux [GERD] since upper abdominal pain/discomfort, symptoms increases on lying down and more at night points in favor of the same. 2. because acid reflux do cause asthma like symptoms [wheezing/dry cough] and mimic heart disease [chest pain/discomfort] thus promptly call a doctor, till then . Do not lie down immediately after food. . Head high position at night (during sleep) . Take small nonbulky meals . Bland and soft diet, avoid chilies and sour or fatty food . Stop irritant drugs (pain killers)