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What Causes Discomfort In The Chest When I Sit Down?
Question: chest discomfort,left side. feels very tiring at times. forcing me to lay down and rest. occurs the most when I sit down for dinner or sit down on a sofa in a comfortable position ( resting position against the left side of the torso at an arching angle) to watch TV. ulcers? ACid? clogged arteries?
Brief Answer:
Possible acid reflux disease?
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir
I can certainly understand your concern.
As per your description, the possibility of an acid reflux disease or an ulcer is high rather than clogged arteries.
It's advisable to get an X-ray chest and Endoscopy of the stomach for further information.
Meanwhile I advise oral pills of Pantop 40 mg once a day for 2 weeks.
Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe these tests and pills to you.
Further management if any is largely based upon test results.
Post your further questions if any.
Thank you.
Possible acid reflux disease?
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir
I can certainly understand your concern.
As per your description, the possibility of an acid reflux disease or an ulcer is high rather than clogged arteries.
It's advisable to get an X-ray chest and Endoscopy of the stomach for further information.
Meanwhile I advise oral pills of Pantop 40 mg once a day for 2 weeks.
Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe these tests and pills to you.
Further management if any is largely based upon test results.
Post your further questions if any.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
thank you for replying. I also want to share that about 7 years ago,I was diagnosed to have H.pylori. I guess it's associated with G.E.R.D. can that be the problem?
Brief Answer:
H pylori is strongly associated with GERD
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir
Yes indeed H pylori is strongly associated with GERD.
Hence an Endoscopy and biopsy is mandatory in your case.
Post your further questions if any.
Thank you.
H pylori is strongly associated with GERD
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir
Yes indeed H pylori is strongly associated with GERD.
Hence an Endoscopy and biopsy is mandatory in your case.
Post your further questions if any.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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