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Couple of days ago, i had trouble swallowing. I now have a burning sensation in my upper chest--in the collar bone area. I am on omeprazole since Tuesday---doctor thinks it may be GERD. I have never had acid reflux--no history with any of this. I am a biologist ---I work with human cells--could i have an infection?
Hello looking at your history this could be any of following a heart problem musculoskeletal like costochondritis GERD of acid reflux
if you can upload me a complete medical history I will be able to a guide you better your age and any risk factors for heart disease intensity and nature of the pain history of sweating vomiting or uneasiness
in my opinion you should consult your GP for examination and an ECG plus cardiac markers to rule out heart issue
you can take antacids with ibuprofen for pain hope this help you waiting for your reply best wishes
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What Causes Burning Sensation In Upper Chest?
Hello looking at your history this could be any of following a heart problem musculoskeletal like costochondritis GERD of acid reflux if you can upload me a complete medical history I will be able to a guide you better your age and any risk factors for heart disease intensity and nature of the pain history of sweating vomiting or uneasiness in my opinion you should consult your GP for examination and an ECG plus cardiac markers to rule out heart issue you can take antacids with ibuprofen for pain hope this help you waiting for your reply best wishes