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How Can Mild Burning Pain Above The Heart Be Treated?

Hi Doctor... I having mild burning pain for 2 years above the heart. and my gaestro doctor is giving pan 40 with cintrapro 1 mg tablets. And he is telling u r suffering from GERD. Is there any remedy for that... Whenever i am taking Pan40 i got relief.
Thu, 28 Aug 2014
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Hello dear,

GERD is caused due to excess acid formation in stomach & relaxation of the sphincter at the lower part of esophagus.
Medical management consists of intake of Proton pump inhibitors like Pantoprazole (Pan 40) which prevent acid formation in stomach and Gastroprokinetic + ulcer preventive agents like Cintrapro. They also strengthens the sphincter & prevents reflux.
So, kindly continue the medication as advised.

Additional management involves:
1. Lifestyle modification- like weight reduction, sleeping on the left side, or with upper body raised.
2. Dietary modification- avoid consuming irritating substances such as acidic & rich foods, caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol.

If symptoms still persist, it will be better to consult your treating Doctor/ Gastroenterologist.
Investigation like Ultrasound scan of abdomen & Upper GI endoscopy will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis.

Wish you a good health.
Take care.
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How Can Mild Burning Pain Above The Heart Be Treated?

Hello dear, GERD is caused due to excess acid formation in stomach & relaxation of the sphincter at the lower part of esophagus. Medical management consists of intake of Proton pump inhibitors like Pantoprazole (Pan 40) which prevent acid formation in stomach and Gastroprokinetic + ulcer preventive agents like Cintrapro. They also strengthens the sphincter & prevents reflux. So, kindly continue the medication as advised. Additional management involves: 1. Lifestyle modification- like weight reduction, sleeping on the left side, or with upper body raised. 2. Dietary modification- avoid consuming irritating substances such as acidic & rich foods, caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol. If symptoms still persist, it will be better to consult your treating Doctor/ Gastroenterologist. Investigation like Ultrasound scan of abdomen & Upper GI endoscopy will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis. Wish you a good health. Take care.