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What Causes Sinking Feeling In My Mid Chest Region?

Hello,
I get a "sinking feeling" in the centre of my chest, I think exactly where my heart is located. (similar to the roller coaster feeling in pit of stomach). This occurs approximately once every 5 minutes or so. I'm quite sure nothing to do with anxiety. However, I do consume about 6 to 12 cups of coffee/day.
Thanks for any assistance.
Ron
Thu, 26 Oct 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Since you are taking very large amount of caffeine (coffee), possibility of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is more likely for your symptoms.
But better to get done ecg first to rule out heart diseases.
If ecg is normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.
You should avoid excess coffee intake.
Take pantoprazole tablet on empty stomach twice daily.
Avoid hot and spicy food.
Go for walking after meals.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Sinking Feeling In My Mid Chest Region?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Since you are taking very large amount of caffeine (coffee), possibility of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is more likely for your symptoms. But better to get done ecg first to rule out heart diseases. If ecg is normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. You should avoid excess coffee intake. Take pantoprazole tablet on empty stomach twice daily. Avoid hot and spicy food. Go for walking after meals. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.