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Could The Pain In Upper Chest Be Due To Acid Reflux?

i am 55yrs old,172cms,80kg patient of Apical Cardiomyopathy, abnormal ECG, oftenly get acidic reflux and therefore have pain on the left side of the upper chest area and hand/shoulder. Due to frequent travel overseas get constipated for few days due to meal n upset sleep time? What is your advice for me ?
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Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .

* There can be upper chest pain from acid reflux , provided cardiac cause is
ruled out by the physician .
* Primary guidelines for better outcome

- drink more liquids .
- dietary preferance for soft , light diet .
- avoid all spices , non veg , junk foods .
- continue cardio medicines as per the advise of your doctor .

- addition of PPI will help .
- keep blood sugar , BP , Cholesterol levels under control .
- check to have regular smooth bowel movements with bulk forming
laxatives .
- avoid smoking , alcohol if using .
- avoid stress , anxiety .
- manage to have regular sound sleep of 7 - 8 hours .

Hope this clears your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .

Welcome for any further assistance .
Regards take care .
Dr. Bhagyesh ( MS , FMAS - consultant surgeon )
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Could The Pain In Upper Chest Be Due To Acid Reflux?

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query in details . * There can be upper chest pain from acid reflux , provided cardiac cause is ruled out by the physician . * Primary guidelines for better outcome - drink more liquids . - dietary preferance for soft , light diet . - avoid all spices , non veg , junk foods . - continue cardio medicines as per the advise of your doctor . - addition of PPI will help . - keep blood sugar , BP , Cholesterol levels under control . - check to have regular smooth bowel movements with bulk forming laxatives . - avoid smoking , alcohol if using . - avoid stress , anxiety . - manage to have regular sound sleep of 7 - 8 hours . Hope this clears your doubt . Wishing you fine recovery . Welcome for any further assistance . Regards take care . Dr. Bhagyesh ( MS , FMAS - consultant surgeon )