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How Can One Make The Difference Between Heart Pain And Flatulence?
How can you tell the difference between bad gas and real heart trouble? I ve had gas for past 24 hours. Couldn t sleep prone last night. I had to sit up. I took GasX and some liquid anti acid. My heart hurts whenever I bend down and when I take a deep breath.
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
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Chest pain could be similar in quality from that produced by acid reflux and heart attack.Hence in all such cases it is recommended to have a baseline EKG and study for cardiac biomarkers.Chest pain your case is most likely be related to acidic reflux.Drugs like pantoprazole daily for 21 days can offer excellent cure.An endoscopic study is mandate in resistant cases.Consult your doctor for further care.
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Chest pain could be similar in quality from that produced by acid reflux and heart attack.Hence in all such cases it is recommended to have a baseline EKG and study for cardiac biomarkers.Chest pain your case is most likely be related to acidic reflux.Drugs like pantoprazole daily for 21 days can offer excellent cure.An endoscopic study is mandate in resistant cases.Consult your doctor for further care.
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