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How To Differentiate A Heart Problem From Gerd?
Hi, I am a 35 year old female, i have GERD problem past two years, some times GERD pain can be confusing with angina, how can I differentiate it? My last EKG was done 6 months ago, it was perfectly normal, earlier too EKg was done in 2012 and also stress mibi test which was normal. So do I need to get EKG done frequently, I have also some ear problem n neck problem, so symptoms overall r confusing, I get tingling in my arms due to my neck problem. Kindly tell me how to differenciate between heart problem and gerd?
Thu, 16 Jan 2014
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
Yes, you are right, GERD symptoms may be confused with anginal pain.
Here are some of the differentiating points.
GERD causes more of heartburn kind of symptom.
The most important point taking medication like prilosec and antacids controls the symptom in GERD. This can be even considered as a diagnostic test for GERD.
I hope that answers your question.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar
Thanks for posting your query.
Yes, you are right, GERD symptoms may be confused with anginal pain.
Here are some of the differentiating points.
GERD causes more of heartburn kind of symptom.
The most important point taking medication like prilosec and antacids controls the symptom in GERD. This can be even considered as a diagnostic test for GERD.
I hope that answers your question.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar
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