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What Causes Pain In Sternum Radiating To The Back?
Pain in sternum area but often goes clean thru to back. Feels like a large bubble of air about to burst. O2 definitely helps but doesn cure . Arms during attack feel extremely heavy.Had an ulcer many years ago this is similar. I take 20mg prilosec each morning, doesn the seem to help much.
Tue, 28 May 2019
Hello,
If you have this problem due to acid reflux by acid than it could have been resolved by antacid.
But as it has not been improved you have to rule out any respiratory or cardiac cause if present.
For that you need to investigate with chest x ray and EKG for primary work up.
You need to consult nearby physician for detailed evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician
If you have this problem due to acid reflux by acid than it could have been resolved by antacid.
But as it has not been improved you have to rule out any respiratory or cardiac cause if present.
For that you need to investigate with chest x ray and EKG for primary work up.
You need to consult nearby physician for detailed evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician
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