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Are Acid Reflux, Chest Pain And Heartburn Indicative Of Heart Issues?
Question: Hello. I've been having symptoms off and on of what I think is acid reflux--chest discomfort, heartburn, etc. How can I tell that I'm not having a heart issue?
Brief Answer:
Very difficult to differentiate on the basis of symptoms only.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
At the age of 59, it's very difficult to differentiate a case just on the basis of symptoms. Both cardiac and gastric cases have the same set of overlapping problem.
So the best way is to get a 2d echo test done if its ok pain is gastric.
Otherwise whenever next time burning happens to take 2 tablets of omeprazole antacid and wait for 20 minutes if pain burning etc does not respond to it go for 2d echo asap.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ramesh Kumar, Gastroenterologist
Very difficult to differentiate on the basis of symptoms only.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
At the age of 59, it's very difficult to differentiate a case just on the basis of symptoms. Both cardiac and gastric cases have the same set of overlapping problem.
So the best way is to get a 2d echo test done if its ok pain is gastric.
Otherwise whenever next time burning happens to take 2 tablets of omeprazole antacid and wait for 20 minutes if pain burning etc does not respond to it go for 2d echo asap.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ramesh Kumar, Gastroenterologist
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