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Could Pain In The Area Of Heart Indicate Heartburn?

Thank you. Occasionally I feel a slight pain in the area of my heart. Its not constant, but only occasionally and is very mild, yet gives me an uncomfortable feeling. I am not short of breath or no numbness of limbs or face. Could it be a mild form of heart burn or something more serious.
Mon, 10 Aug 2015
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Hi, Thanks for writing in HCM.
Pain in the area of heart can be due to heart burn. But you should always rule out cardiac origin.
Kindly get an ECG and Echocardiogram done. If it is normal, then it is more likely due to heart burn.
You can take medications like Omeprazole 20 mg once a day for 21 days on empty stomach along with liquid antacids as and when required. Avoid spicy and oily food stuffs.
You should be relieved of symptoms soon if it is due to hearburn.
Wish you good health.
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Could Pain In The Area Of Heart Indicate Heartburn?

Hi, Thanks for writing in HCM. Pain in the area of heart can be due to heart burn. But you should always rule out cardiac origin. Kindly get an ECG and Echocardiogram done. If it is normal, then it is more likely due to heart burn. You can take medications like Omeprazole 20 mg once a day for 21 days on empty stomach along with liquid antacids as and when required. Avoid spicy and oily food stuffs. You should be relieved of symptoms soon if it is due to hearburn. Wish you good health.