Gas, Burping, Chest Pains !!

Hi there.

Just over a month ago, I started having these chains, which would be sharp and last for around 30secs or so and then go away. I also seem to burp a lot and always have a bloated stomach. I have been to the doc and asked him if I could possibly have some sort of heart disease. There is no family history on this.

I had a full count blood test done, ECG as well as a chest x-ray. Everything came out normal and doc said there was nothing wrong with the heart. I haven't been to a specialist.

The pain is based around where the heart is and once in a while the pain drifts to the right on wide left but most around the heart. Anyone else had this sort of problem before ?? I am starting to worry if its something bigger than just a gas problem. I am still having this same problem.

If anyone could tell me how I could get rid of this, would really appreciate it.

Hi Tammy

No the doctor didn't give me much advice. All he said was (as you mentioned) to get into some regular exercise. He gave me Losec to help with my digestion. But apart from that nothing. Also I was wondering if I should go to a heart specialist, or would the ECG have picked up anything if there was a problem ?

And no he didn't mention anything about GI !!

Also I have been sweating quite a bit of late. Could this be gas related as well or something more to do with heart patients?

Once again thanks for all your help Tammy. Really appreciate it.

Have a great day.

Hey Tammy ... well  had the ECG done around a month back. For the last 3 days I have once again started taking Losec tablets and the pain seems to be going away now. Well my doctors alrite I guess. Cause like he did all the main basic tests and everything and I guess there was nothing to suggest to him that I required specialist attention.

Well for now I am feeling better.. not burping as much as well. Let's hope it continues this way, otherwise I'll go see him again.

Thanks for your help Tammy.

Hey Tammy

Yes I'll be sticking around. Found this to be very helpful. Thanks once again.

prat_33:
Don't know if you've been to a gastroenterologist yet or not, but that's the next place you should go to. You have just described perfectly the symptoms of a gallbladder attack - do a search on the internet for gallbladder symptoms and you'll find what you described listed. I didn't realize what the painful episodes I have been experiencing were until I ended up at the ER last week 2 weeks post op from a Nissen fundoplication. I thought there was a problem post surgery as did the surgeon. When they checked my blood, they found the gallbladder enzymes were out of whack. Turns out that in addition to severe GERD, my gallbladder has been acting up. Gallbladder pain is similar to esophageal muscle spasms which is why we never did any gallbladder testing before - we thought everything was esophagus related.

I'm not saying you do have a gallbladder problem, but I am saying that I've been the route of thinking I had a cardiac problem when all along it was a digestive problem. My family physician wasn't able to diagnose anything - he also went the route of cardiac tests because I have a history of hypertension. Life got sweeter when I began seeing a gastroentologist.

Not sure if you're still checking on this older post, but thought I'd give you some info to chew on in case you are.

Good luck.

Hi Prat--if your chest pains come back, read through my posts. I have had the same and went through the same heart tests. My doctor diagnosed me with GERD, gave me meds, pain went away, then pain came back with a vengence about 4-5 wks ago. Finally going to get an endo on Wed.

If your pain comes back, definately talk to a doctor...if its GERD or acid related it may progress quickly if left untreated...

Hey Prat...just checking in to see how you are doing!!! Hope all is going well for you hun!