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What Causes Discomfort In Upper Chest Area While Breathing?
Question: Hi, yes I have an unusual uncomfortable feeling...it is very deep in my chest area...I feel as though I have a bubble that is pushing up towards my esophagus area. I normally do not have indigestion/acid reflex.
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your actual complaints don't seem specific for any cardiac disorders.
Instead, it is more likely to be due to a gastro-esophageal reflux (GERD).
I recommend trying any gastric anti-secretory drugs (like pantoprazole, omeprazole, ranitidine, etc).
If no improvement is seen, then it is necessary to perform further medical investigations, including:
- a careful physical exam,
- complete blood count,
- resting ECG,
- chest X ray study,
- fibrogastroscopy (if sufficient suspicions about GERD are raised).
You need to discuss with your attending doctor on the above mentioned issues.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
In case of any further uncertainties, feel free to ask me again.
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your actual complaints don't seem specific for any cardiac disorders.
Instead, it is more likely to be due to a gastro-esophageal reflux (GERD).
I recommend trying any gastric anti-secretory drugs (like pantoprazole, omeprazole, ranitidine, etc).
If no improvement is seen, then it is necessary to perform further medical investigations, including:
- a careful physical exam,
- complete blood count,
- resting ECG,
- chest X ray study,
- fibrogastroscopy (if sufficient suspicions about GERD are raised).
You need to discuss with your attending doctor on the above mentioned issues.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
In case of any further uncertainties, feel free to ask me again.
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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