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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Exp 50 years

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Suggest Treatment For Recurring Chest Pain And Heart Palpitations

Hi Dr Rynne I was wondering what should I do about my (now) frequent chest pain? This has been happening for some time now and when I talk to my doctor she doesn t really help me. I noticed this pain started happening when I ate greasy foods. I know I have a poor diet which is why when this first started happening I tried changing my habits, but no change. The people I have spoken to about it suggested it is a problem with my gallbladder? When I brought this up to my doctor she asked my to write down foods it happened with. And I don t feel like Ive been getting help. In fact I am having chest pain now and it has advanced to sometimes hurting with every beat, palpitations and at times I can sleep at night, discomfort in my neck, back, arm. Trouble breathing sometimes. I also have experienced sharp pains in my side I do not know what to do
Tue, 23 Feb 2016
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, you are mostly having GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) due to your poor eating habits and stress.
But better to rule out heart diseases first. So get done ecg. If ecg is normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.
Stress, anxiety can cause 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 of chest pain, burning type.
Stress causes palpitations.
So better to avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm.
Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food.
Take proton pump inhibitors and prokinetic drugs.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Recurring Chest Pain And Heart Palpitations

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you are mostly having GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) due to your poor eating habits and stress. But better to rule out heart diseases first. So get done ecg. If ecg is normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Stress, anxiety can cause 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 of chest pain, burning type. Stress causes palpitations. So better to avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Take proton pump inhibitors and prokinetic drugs. Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.