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GERD (Acid Reflux)  (Expert Forum)
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heartburn/pain lower left side
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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.

heartburn/pain lower left side

by Nina2626, Oct 24, 2009 05:26PM
I have had severe heartburn, trouble taking a deep breath and a pain in my left side for a few days.  What could it be?  I exercise regularly, and find it worse at night that during the day.

by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Nov 01, 2009 08:48AM
Hi,
Heartburn is a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Take Prilosec for relief.
Getting pain on deep breath could be due to lung/pleural involvement or due to musculoskeletal problem.
Member Comments (2)

by stevan, Nov 02, 2009 06:40PM
To: Nina2626
it sounds like reflux,i've had some of the same symptoms and they have gotten so bad i have been in and out of er.the pain on my leftside made them start to look at my heart,but everything came back normal.was put on almost every kind of med for reflux,some didn't work at all,others just did a little good.still dealing with problem,have found that zantac works better with mylanta.if you find anything out please let me know,
because they still haven't told me what the pain on my left side is.,
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