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How to manage chest pain related to acid reflux?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My ECG is normal. When I lie on my back and take deep breaths, I feel chest pain. I have high blood pressure. Since my C-section delivery, I have been taking Amlodipine.

Please advise me.

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka

Education:

Faculty of Medicine

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ilir Sharka is a Cardiologist. He can diagnose and manage heart diseases such as coronary artery disease and heart failure. He can interpret ECG, echocardiography, and stress tests. He can help in hypertension management and lipid control. He can treat arrhythmias and conduction disorders. He also does interventional procedures, including angioplasty and stenting (where applicable). He can help in heart valve disease assessment and management. He can provide preventive cardiology and risk factor modification.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have carefully read your question and would explain that your symptoms do not seem to be heart-related. Gastroesophageal reflux could be the most probable cause of your complaints. Therefore, it is necessary to perform a fibrogastroscopy to investigate this disorder. An antacid or PPI (proton pump inhibitor) such as Omeprazole can help improve your situation. Regarding Amlodipine, it can exacerbate acid reflux as a common side effect. For this reason, it may be necessary to switch to another antihypertensive therapy, such as an ACE inhibitor (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor) or an ARB (angiotensin receptor blocker).

Thanks and regards.

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At March 17, 2018
Reviewed At November 11, 2024

Education:

Faculty of Medicine

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ilir Sharka is a Cardiologist. He can diagnose and manage heart diseases such as coronary artery disease and heart failure. He can interpret ECG, echocardiography, and stress tests. He can help in hypertension management and lipid control. He can treat arrhythmias and conduction disorders. He also does interventional procedures, including angioplasty and stenting (where applicable). He can help in heart valve disease assessment and management. He can provide preventive cardiology and risk factor modification.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. K. Shobana is a Dental Surgeon specializing in oral health and dental care. She is skilled in preventive dentistry and provides oral hygiene education. She can do restorative treatments such as fillings and crowns. She can handle periodontal problems such as gum diseases and periodontitis. She can do root canal treatment.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

Faculty of Medicine

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ilir Sharka is a Cardiologist. He can diagnose and manage heart diseases such as coronary artery disease and heart failure. He can interpret ECG, echocardiography, and stress tests. He can help in hypertension management and lipid control. He can treat arrhythmias and conduction disorders. He also does interventional procedures, including angioplasty and stenting (where applicable). He can help in heart valve disease assessment and management. He can provide preventive cardiology and risk factor modification.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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