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What Causes Burping Along With Chest Pain?

i am 54 yrs old. Generally healthy 5 7 weight 155 ibs. Lately I have been experiencing lots of burping but also chest pain that radiates to my back ... It feels like a pulled muscle. And it seems to fade then come back on strong again then fades again. I thought it was a pectoral muscle but it doesnt seem to matter whether Im relaxed without any physical activity or whether Im doing physical activity. Mostly it comes on overnight while sleeping. But lasts through out the day? wondering about what your thoughts are
Mon, 22 Jun 2015
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to:
1. Gastrointestinal cause- due to accumulation of gas and excess acid formation in stomach. Symptomatic relief can be obtained with intake of Proton pump inhibitors like Pantoprazole, which prevent acid formation in stomach (to be taken before meals)+ antacid gel (to be taken after meals).

2. Spasm of the chest muscles- management will involve application of muscle relaxant gel & intake of analgesic (like Diclofenac) + Pantoprazole preparation.

However, an ECG can be done to rule out any Cardiovascular cause for the symptoms.

So, kindly consult your Doctor and start treatment as advised.
There is no need to worry, you will be fine.
Take care.
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What Causes Burping Along With Chest Pain?

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to: 1. Gastrointestinal cause- due to accumulation of gas and excess acid formation in stomach. Symptomatic relief can be obtained with intake of Proton pump inhibitors like Pantoprazole, which prevent acid formation in stomach (to be taken before meals)+ antacid gel (to be taken after meals). 2. Spasm of the chest muscles- management will involve application of muscle relaxant gel & intake of analgesic (like Diclofenac) + Pantoprazole preparation. However, an ECG can be done to rule out any Cardiovascular cause for the symptoms. So, kindly consult your Doctor and start treatment as advised. There is no need to worry, you will be fine. Take care.