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Question: Hello,
I've been having some strange symptoms over the past few days. I've had occasional chest pain that feels like it's behind the breastbone, but this only lasts for a few minutes. It's happened after I've eaten certain foods like pizza as well. I also have had occasional dull pain in my left arm and shoulder and some chest tightness, making me feel really anxious. I'm only 22, so I don't think it's a heart attack, but I'm still scared.
I've been having some strange symptoms over the past few days. I've had occasional chest pain that feels like it's behind the breastbone, but this only lasts for a few minutes. It's happened after I've eaten certain foods like pizza as well. I also have had occasional dull pain in my left arm and shoulder and some chest tightness, making me feel really anxious. I'm only 22, so I don't think it's a heart attack, but I'm still scared.
Brief Answer:
Acid reflux disease is most likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam,
I understand your query and concern.
The symptoms in your case are probably related to acid reflux disease which can be precipitated by intake of certain foods like pizzas.
They are not related to any cardiac disease considering your age.
So you need not be scared about it.
A trial of proton pump inhibitors like pantoprazole 40 mg once a day on empty stomach is advisable. You should use for 4-6 weeks. Elevate the head end of bed by 45 cms at night. If you will not feel better with this medication then This has to be evaluated through an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy/UGIE.
Please note these drugs have to be taken only with strict medical prescription.
Specific treatment can be instituted based on the results of UGIE.
I hope i have answered your query,
Post your further queries if any.
Thank You.
Acid reflux disease is most likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam,
I understand your query and concern.
The symptoms in your case are probably related to acid reflux disease which can be precipitated by intake of certain foods like pizzas.
They are not related to any cardiac disease considering your age.
So you need not be scared about it.
A trial of proton pump inhibitors like pantoprazole 40 mg once a day on empty stomach is advisable. You should use for 4-6 weeks. Elevate the head end of bed by 45 cms at night. If you will not feel better with this medication then This has to be evaluated through an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy/UGIE.
Please note these drugs have to be taken only with strict medical prescription.
Specific treatment can be instituted based on the results of UGIE.
I hope i have answered your query,
Post your further queries if any.
Thank You.
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Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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