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Is Chest Tightness A Sign Of Brain Problem?

Hi doctor, My son is a doctor and he 36 years now. He had burping and tightness of the chest. Cardiologist did stress test and blood tests. Non sure indication of blockage. But suspicious and have decided to do angigram and said that if that is negative he wants to do MRI on the brain. What is the connection between chest tightness and brain MRI? The last 2 procedures are planned for next few days. Saravana
Wed, 22 Jul 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your son's situation and problem.
I don't find any relevant connection between chest tightness and brain pathology.
By his history and description, possibility of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is more.
It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms of Central burning chest pain, burping, chest tightness, pressure etc.
Better to rule out cardiac diseases first. So no harm in doing Angiography.
But before MRI brain, discuss with doctors about possibility of GERD.
He may improve with proton pump inhibitors and prokinetic drugs. Ask him to avoid stress and tension. Avoid hot and spicy food.
Don't worry, he will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. Wishing good health to your son. Thanks.
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Is Chest Tightness A Sign Of Brain Problem?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your son s situation and problem. I don t find any relevant connection between chest tightness and brain pathology. By his history and description, possibility of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is more. It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms of Central burning chest pain, burping, chest tightness, pressure etc. Better to rule out cardiac diseases first. So no harm in doing Angiography. But before MRI brain, discuss with doctors about possibility of GERD. He may improve with proton pump inhibitors and prokinetic drugs. Ask him to avoid stress and tension. Avoid hot and spicy food. Don t worry, he will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wishing good health to your son. Thanks.