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What Causes Acidity And Chest Pain While Breathing?

Posted on Tue, 16 Aug 2016

Question: Since last few days my acidity seems to be increased I cant eat almost all type of food. I start feeling uncomfortable I have to breath more I feel pain middle of the chest sometimes in the left side of chest just below heart. I am lean I walk almost 6 km a day I exercise regularly can it be something related to heart or it is just acidity I need to cure.

Answered by Dr. Ashwini Kolur (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
pharmacological & Non pharmacological measures, visit physician for CVS examination

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome
I have gone through your query
Based on the information I feel it might be GERD.
To address it you need to follow both pharmacological and non pharmacological measures.
Avoid spicy food, alcohol, smoke if you do. Avoid excess consumption of tea/ coffee/ hydrogenated drinks.
Avoid or reduce the intake of meat, dairy products, and add more fiber to your diet. Eat lots of salads, vegetables, fresh fruits. Avoid fried and oily food.
Do not starve, eat frequent small meals instead of heavy ones.
Do not lie down immediately after food, walk for 10 to 15 minutes post food.
Continue your regular exercise, which you are already doing.

Now medicines: capsule omeprazole 20 mg once daily, before breakfast for week.

It is also important to rule out any CVS related issue, so I would suggest you to get yourself examined by the physician and if required they can ask for ECG.

Hope this helps
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Ashwini Kolur (12 minutes later)

hi thanks I am sure it is GERD I am taking omeprazole 20 mg since last one week sometimes I feel ok sometimes I feel uncomfortable like today. What is CVS? Can you please recommend me doctor I am afraid of going to Hospital. Do you know any good doctor in Manipal hospital?

Answered by Dr. Ashwini Kolur (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
CVS -- cardiovascular system

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
CVS -- cardiovascular system examination.
I am not aware of any doctors there, you can visit any nearby physician, they will help you out.
Hope this helps
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Ashwini Kolur (10 minutes later)

Ok I should go to physician and ask to go for ECG right?

Answered by Dr. Ashwini Kolur (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Yes, they will examine you and if required they will ask for ECG.
Hope this helps
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Ashwini Kolur (10 days later)

Hi Madam please check my ECG reports just want to follow up with you. Please let me know what ECG says about my heart health.

Answered by Dr. Ashwini Kolur (4 days later)

Brief Answer:
ECG - Normal

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing and sorry for the delayed response.

Your ECG reports seems to be normal.
you can meet any of your general physician or cardiologist for your cardiovascular evaluation.

Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Priyanka G Raj