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Can Thyroid Cause Spasm In Oesophagus And Stomach?
Periodicly I have esophagus spasms, pain in my chest and upper abdomen, feeling like a heart attack, with pain radiating into my jaw. I am also hoarse, fatigued, can't sleep, depressed and have thinning hair. My doctor says my thyroid blood tests are borderline and don't require medication Years ago I had a cyst on my thyroid and took synthroid but ran out of money so I stopped taking it. Any heart trouble has been ruled out. I also have stomach spasms. Is it my thyroid? What should I do? Thanks.
Tue, 21 Oct 2014
Hi,
Your symptoms may not be related your thyroid. If your thyroid function tests are normal you need not take synthyroid or any other medications for thyroid.
Do you have a swelling in neck? If you have it can cause pain in neck or difficulty in swallowing.
Stomach spasm and chest pain may be related to gastritis. I would suggest you to take plenty of water, avoid fatty, spicy foods and more importantly taking food at correct timings. If it is not improving try some antacids after consulting a doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help
With warm regards,
Dr Ajish TP (MD,DM)
Consultant Endocrinologist.
Your symptoms may not be related your thyroid. If your thyroid function tests are normal you need not take synthyroid or any other medications for thyroid.
Do you have a swelling in neck? If you have it can cause pain in neck or difficulty in swallowing.
Stomach spasm and chest pain may be related to gastritis. I would suggest you to take plenty of water, avoid fatty, spicy foods and more importantly taking food at correct timings. If it is not improving try some antacids after consulting a doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help
With warm regards,
Dr Ajish TP (MD,DM)
Consultant Endocrinologist.
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