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GERD (Acid Reflux)  (Expert Forum)
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air chest hurt
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist India
This forum is for questions and support regarding Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) / Acid Reflux with topics including: Causes, Constipation, Diagnosis, Diarrhea, Drugs and OTC medications, Living with GERD, Loss of Appetite, Preventing Flare-ups, Research, Risk Factors, Symptoms, Support, Surgery, Tests, Treatments.

air chest hurt

by heartfluttersflyawayplz, Jan 28, 2009 02:35PM
does anyone get air in chest hurt and feel like you cant breath good, am worried about it and its aking it worse being i have anxiety to, i belch a lot with it and it feels better for a moment than back again is this a commom thing with gerd

by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Jan 29, 2009 06:55AM
Hi,
Chest discomfort, belching are common symptoms with GERD. Anxiety /stress may worsen these symptoms.
You may consider taking PPI which will give good results.
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- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
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by heartfluttersflyawayplz, Jan 29, 2009 08:36AM
thank you for answering me i take proilsec over the counter but right now it seems not to work,  woke up this morning feeling same way been 4 days now cant seem to get rid of it,  so when chest hurts i feel bad and te air seems to make worse.  

will this also make me feel like i cant take a deep breath and short of breath some ?
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