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Question: Hello. For the last month, I have had several bouts of heartburn which I've never really had before. In addition, I can feel my pulse in my throat and sometimes in feels like a pill is caught in my throat. I am perimenipausal, as well, which I know can sometime contribute. There is a small history of heart problems in my family on my father's side but other than that, nothing. I haven't been dizzy, heart isn't racing and no nausea.
The heartburn has really only happened 4-5 times in the last month and has happened at night when I got to sleep. It's typically never during the day. What I feel pretty consistently is the pulse in my neck.
The heartburn has really only happened 4-5 times in the last month and has happened at night when I got to sleep. It's typically never during the day. What I feel pretty consistently is the pulse in my neck.
Brief Answer:
Following answer to your query.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
Your symptoms is typical for heartburn (GERD), however cardiac issues are to be excluded first.
If you were my patient I would recommend to do the following examinations in order to find out what is causing your symptoms:
- blood work
- ecg
- cardiac echo
- stress test
- chest xray
- abdominal ultrasound
Meanwhile I suggest you to :
- eat often and small portions
- avoid laying down on bed after a heavy meal
- use antacids (Malox) and Ppi
This will help to relieve your symptoms.
Hope this was of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Klerida
Following answer to your query.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
Your symptoms is typical for heartburn (GERD), however cardiac issues are to be excluded first.
If you were my patient I would recommend to do the following examinations in order to find out what is causing your symptoms:
- blood work
- ecg
- cardiac echo
- stress test
- chest xray
- abdominal ultrasound
Meanwhile I suggest you to :
- eat often and small portions
- avoid laying down on bed after a heavy meal
- use antacids (Malox) and Ppi
This will help to relieve your symptoms.
Hope this was of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Klerida
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