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Can Acid Reflux Induce Chest Pain?

I have pain in my chest, under my left breast, happens quite often, recently had an ekg, doctor said everything fine, could be just acid reflux; I have been under a lot of stress in the past year or so taking care of my mom; my primary doctor says life is tough, life goes on and to just deal with the stress
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Hi thanks for contacting HCM...

Yes acid reflux and gastritis can lead reffred chest pain....

Avoid taking stress that can aggravate your condition...
For stress you can try yoga and exercise daily...
Psychiatric counselling session will also be helpful....
If needed psychiatrist may prescribed you anxiolytic drugs.. .

You can take omeprazole acidity ...
Avoid excess spicy foods...
Avoid smoking, alcohol , meat like irritants...
Excess tea and coffee avoided...
Drink lots of water.....

Don't worry .
Try to be tension free....
If chest pain increasing consult physician for examination..

Take care
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Can Acid Reflux Induce Chest Pain?

Hi thanks for contacting HCM... Yes acid reflux and gastritis can lead reffred chest pain.... Avoid taking stress that can aggravate your condition... For stress you can try yoga and exercise daily... Psychiatric counselling session will also be helpful.... If needed psychiatrist may prescribed you anxiolytic drugs.. . You can take omeprazole acidity ... Avoid excess spicy foods... Avoid smoking, alcohol , meat like irritants... Excess tea and coffee avoided... Drink lots of water..... Don t worry . Try to be tension free.... If chest pain increasing consult physician for examination.. Take care