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What Causes Tightness Sensation In The Chest And Burps?
Husband having difficulty burping. Chest feels full and tight . Having chills, no sweating, basically feels bad. No fever, no cough. No real heartburn but took 20 mg. Omeprazole about 2 hours ago, still no relief. Is this a potential ER situation?
Most probably it could be acidity/ gastritis. Omez should help say in a hour max after taking meds. However, Cardiac problems can also present in a similar manner. To be on the safe side, better to get an ECG done especially if other factors like smoking, obese, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes etc present.
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What Causes Tightness Sensation In The Chest And Burps?
Most probably it could be acidity/ gastritis. Omez should help say in a hour max after taking meds. However, Cardiac problems can also present in a similar manner. To be on the safe side, better to get an ECG done especially if other factors like smoking, obese, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes etc present.