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I Have Been Diagnosed By GERD And Having No Relief From Pains In My Chest Which Is Stopping Me Sleeping At Night Even After Medications

hi, i have been having pains within my chest for some time, i was diagnosed with GERD but after being put on medication and visiting a cardio specialist i still have the same issues, when im in bed at night i have a pain in my chest which when i move causes me pain, it as if my muscle is damaged in some way as it flexes when i move in bed, what could this be as it is stopping me sleeping at night, i have also noticed it has started showing during the day also, please help
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Hi,
You have GERD and put on drugs for same.
I would like to know for how long you have been having GERD.
If it has been there for long time, oesophagitis, or ulceration may occur in lower end causing pain like this.
This can be confirmed by Endoscopy done at hospital setting.
Lifestyle modifications required are-
Reduce weight, avoid fatty food, citrus food ,eat small and frequent meals, raise the head end of bed.
Rule out Cholecystitis [gall bladder inflammation] as it produces similar symptoms. This can be done by USG abdomen.

Best regards,
Dr. Neelam.
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I Have Been Diagnosed By GERD And Having No Relief From Pains In My Chest Which Is Stopping Me Sleeping At Night Even After Medications

Hi, You have GERD and put on drugs for same. I would like to know for how long you have been having GERD. If it has been there for long time, oesophagitis, or ulceration may occur in lower end causing pain like this. This can be confirmed by Endoscopy done at hospital setting. Lifestyle modifications required are- Reduce weight, avoid fatty food, citrus food ,eat small and frequent meals, raise the head end of bed. Rule out Cholecystitis [gall bladder inflammation] as it produces similar symptoms. This can be done by USG abdomen. Best regards, Dr. Neelam.