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Is Inflammation Of Chest Wall Related With Chest Pain And Burping?

I have been experiencing chest pains, shortness of breath and fatigue throughout the week. I went to my pcp dr and she sent me to the ER. I had an EKG, chest xray and a CT. All came back negative for heart or lung issues. Dr diagnosed it as inflammation of the chest wall. I ve noticed that I keep burping and the pain occurs after a belch, even if I just drank water. Is this an important symptom that I need to share with my pcp since I m still having chest pains?
Fri, 24 Oct 2014
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Thanks for your question on HCM.
In my opinion you are having GERD (Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease).
Your symptoms of burping and belching are suggestive of GERD.
Your cardiac and respiratory work up is also normal so GERD is more likely in your case.
GERD is due to laxity of the Gastriesophageal sphincter.due to this acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms.
Try to follow these for GERD.
1. Avoid hot and spicy food.
2. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals.
3. Avoid stress and anxiety.
4. Take proton pump inhibitors.
5. Go for walk after meals.
6. Keep 2-3 pillows under your head in bed.
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Is Inflammation Of Chest Wall Related With Chest Pain And Burping?

Thanks for your question on HCM. In my opinion you are having GERD (Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease). Your symptoms of burping and belching are suggestive of GERD. Your cardiac and respiratory work up is also normal so GERD is more likely in your case. GERD is due to laxity of the Gastriesophageal sphincter.due to this acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms. Try to follow these for GERD. 1. Avoid hot and spicy food. 2. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 3. Avoid stress and anxiety. 4. Take proton pump inhibitors. 5. Go for walk after meals. 6. Keep 2-3 pillows under your head in bed.