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Treatment For Shortness Of Breath, Discomfort In Chest Area

Hi doc. I have been having discomfort in my stomach and chest area for a few days now. Cant really discribe it other than something sitting in the center of my stomach and almost a shortness of breathe feeling especially when walking or moving about. I was planning on seeing my PCP tomorrow but should I go to a specialist (cardiologist or Gastro)? YYYY@YYYY
Wed, 17 May 2017
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Hi welcome to the health care magic

You are having gastric discomfort and centre region chest pain as per history

So it suggest towards gastric problem induced chest discomfort

For gastritis or ulcer pantoprazole can be prescribed for two weeks

But here one problem that you have mentioned is dyspnea which needs detailed evaluation

Sometime excess stress can lead anxiety and panic attack induce dyspnea..

If acid reflux present then Hiatus hernia should ruled out as it can lead pressure induced dyspnea by dilated esophagus

Chest x ray also needs to be done

Take care

Hope your concern solved

Consult gastroenterologist or physician for examination and further work up accordingly

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Treatment For Shortness Of Breath, Discomfort In Chest Area

Hi welcome to the health care magic You are having gastric discomfort and centre region chest pain as per history So it suggest towards gastric problem induced chest discomfort For gastritis or ulcer pantoprazole can be prescribed for two weeks But here one problem that you have mentioned is dyspnea which needs detailed evaluation Sometime excess stress can lead anxiety and panic attack induce dyspnea.. If acid reflux present then Hiatus hernia should ruled out as it can lead pressure induced dyspnea by dilated esophagus Chest x ray also needs to be done Take care Hope your concern solved Consult gastroenterologist or physician for examination and further work up accordingly