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Suggest Cause For Chest Tightness

Hi,I am 30 years of age. I am feeling tightness in the middle of my chest. Also I am having faster HR than normal. It is around 90 to 100 at resting. Also I am feeling tightness below jaws.I have consulted some docs. I had ECG twice. My ECG is normal and my Blood pressure is also 130/75.Doc says that it may be due to the Gastric problem. Please suggest what should I do?
posted on Fri, 6 Jun 2014
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Thanks for your question on HCM.
In my opinion you are having GERD ( Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease ).
As your cardiac workup is normal, chest tightness in the center is mostly due to GERD.
It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms.
Try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in GERD.
1. Avoid hot and spicy food.
2. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals.
3. Avoid stress and anxiety.
4. Start proton pump inhibitor.
5. Go for walk after meals.
6. Keep 2 - 3 pillows under head in the bed.
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Suggest Cause For Chest Tightness

Thanks for your question on HCM. In my opinion you are having GERD ( Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease ). As your cardiac workup is normal, chest tightness in the center is mostly due to GERD. It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms. Try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in GERD. 1. Avoid hot and spicy food. 2. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 3. Avoid stress and anxiety. 4. Start proton pump inhibitor. 5. Go for walk after meals. 6. Keep 2 - 3 pillows under head in the bed.