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What Could Be The Reason To Develop Severe Heartburn, Stomach Cramps, Chest Pain And Pressure, Nausea, Lightheadedness, Burping Suddenly Considering Having Diabetes, Hypertension, Benign Enlarged Prostate, Disc Surgeries?

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I suddenly developed the following symptoms today: severe heartburn, stomach cramps, chest pain and pressure, nausea, lightheadedness, burping, I am a 52 yr. old male, slightly overweight, type 2 diabetic, hypertensive, benign enlarged prostate, medium smoker (8-12 a day), non-drinker, and have had 2 open + 2 endoscopic ruptured disc surgeries on discs L5-S1, L4-L5, L3-L4, L2-L3, the last of which was open w/ complications (main nerve to right leg damaged- approx. 80% signal loss, resulting in sustained sensory interruption, inability to lift foot or knee, and severe pain left hip/buttock, also severely limited range of movement, as well as sharp, shooting pain 24/7 lower back and left leg). I get some relief with time-release oxycodone, which I take 40mg 2-3 times per 24 hour period. I basically need to know what the cause of these symptoms I'm experiencing today for the first time in this constellation could be...heart attack...stroke?
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you should be immediately investigated for cardiac problems. immediately get an E.C.G. done along with CPK-MB and Serum troponins. Also get your Blood Pressure checked in both the arms and take one which is higher and get it treated right away in an emergency. Along with this get your sugar levels checked and corrected if needed.
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What Could Be The Reason To Develop Severe Heartburn, Stomach Cramps, Chest Pain And Pressure, Nausea, Lightheadedness, Burping Suddenly Considering Having Diabetes, Hypertension, Benign Enlarged Prostate, Disc Surgeries?

you should be immediately investigated for cardiac problems. immediately get an E.C.G. done along with CPK-MB and Serum troponins. Also get your Blood Pressure checked in both the arms and take one which is higher and get it treated right away in an emergency. Along with this get your sugar levels checked and corrected if needed.