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What Causes Discomfort Below Sternum And Flatulence?

Posted on Wed, 8 Jul 2015

Question: I am experiencing a discomfort right below my sternum, that sometimes feels like gas, and with it I feel light headed, and short of breath. My heart seems to pound and taking my pulse the beat slips out of rhythm. I am taking metoprolol (SP?) diagnosed by my Cardiologist after a couple anxiety attacks while be husband was dying. The meds seems to help by lately I began noticing this discomfort after eating and engaging in exercise and most mornings after drinking wine or an alcoholic beverage. . When I am stressed it seems to be more prominent. I eat a healthy diet with plenty of fiber. Could this be GERD or Reflux?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It could be GERD.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

As per your description, it looks like GERD,Gastro esophageal reflux disease.
You should stop Alcohol. You should avoid Spicy food, carbonated drinks, caffeine products etc.

In my opinion, you should take Proton pump inhibitor like Rabeprazole along with Levosulpiride tablet once daily before breakfast.
You should relax.Please do Meditation.
You should take frequent small feeds.
Nothing to worry. It will come down.

Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

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