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Why Do I Suffer Heartburn And Acid Reflux With Pain In Neck, Back And Arms?

I have not been feeling well for about a month, I get a lot of heartburn and always diagnose myself with acid reflux. Every time it eat my belly rumbles badly, I have pain in my neck and a pain across the middle of my back, my arms are not sore and I don t get headaches, I just took my blood pressure first reading 132/71 pulse 68 a few minutes later 126/69 pulse 67. Am I worrying about my heart for nothing. Heart problems are very big I m my family,dad7 bypasses, mom angina, sister 3 stents
Sat, 12 Apr 2014
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your can be attributed to Gastrointestinal cause.
However, certain investigations like ECG & Echocardiography should be done to rule out any cardiac pathology for the symptoms.

Reflux of acid from stomach is caused due to relaxation of the sphincter at the lower part of esophagus.

Management consists of:
1. Lifestyle modification- like weight reduction, sleeping on the left side, or with upper body raised.
2. Dietary modification- avoid consuming irritating substances such as acidic & rich foods, caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol.
3. Medical management- Proton pump inhibitors like Omeprazole, Pantoprazole (which prevent acid formation in stomach)+ Domperidone preparations (strengthens the sphincter & prevents reflux)

So, it will be better to consult your treating Doctor/ Gastroenterologist.
Investigation like Ultrasound scan of abdomen & Upper GI endoscopy will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis.

Wish you a good health.
Take care.
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Why Do I Suffer Heartburn And Acid Reflux With Pain In Neck, Back And Arms?

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your can be attributed to Gastrointestinal cause. However, certain investigations like ECG & Echocardiography should be done to rule out any cardiac pathology for the symptoms. Reflux of acid from stomach is caused due to relaxation of the sphincter at the lower part of esophagus. Management consists of: 1. Lifestyle modification- like weight reduction, sleeping on the left side, or with upper body raised. 2. Dietary modification- avoid consuming irritating substances such as acidic & rich foods, caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol. 3. Medical management- Proton pump inhibitors like Omeprazole, Pantoprazole (which prevent acid formation in stomach)+ Domperidone preparations (strengthens the sphincter & prevents reflux) So, it will be better to consult your treating Doctor/ Gastroenterologist. Investigation like Ultrasound scan of abdomen & Upper GI endoscopy will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis. Wish you a good health. Take care.