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What Causes Burping And Upper Chest Discomfort?

I have been having to burp alot last two days. I felt like heartburn last nite, felt like some discomfort in chest area. My blood pressure is 157/68. Was lower earlier. I m concerned, as I am diabetic, haven t slept well last few weeks, as husband has health issue that is stressing me . I am taking a low dosage of blood pressure meds.10mg, lisinopril. I m having some sensation, not pain in upper chest above breasts.
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Hello,

I would like to explain that your actual clinical symptomatology may be related to several health issues.

First of all, indigestion and possibly gastroesophageal acid reflux should be sought. Other issues such as esophageal spasm, hiatal hernia, and etcetera should also be suspected as well.

As you have several coronary risk factors (diabetes, hypertension) you need to perform a cardiac checkup including a physical exam and several lab tests as follows:
- Complete Blood Count
- Resting ECG
- Cardiac ultrasound
- Cardiac enzymes (CK-MB, Troponin)
- Exercise cardiac stress test
- Liver and renal function tests
- Blood lipid profile

You have to discuss the above issues with your attending doctor.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka
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What Causes Burping And Upper Chest Discomfort?

Hello, I would like to explain that your actual clinical symptomatology may be related to several health issues. First of all, indigestion and possibly gastroesophageal acid reflux should be sought. Other issues such as esophageal spasm, hiatal hernia, and etcetera should also be suspected as well. As you have several coronary risk factors (diabetes, hypertension) you need to perform a cardiac checkup including a physical exam and several lab tests as follows: - Complete Blood Count - Resting ECG - Cardiac ultrasound - Cardiac enzymes (CK-MB, Troponin) - Exercise cardiac stress test - Liver and renal function tests - Blood lipid profile You have to discuss the above issues with your attending doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka