A 37-year-old female asked:
can gas cause 10/10 stabbing pressure pain in your belly, upper gastric & chest area area? took 2 doses of mylanta & protonix (pantoprazole) and pain has calmed down to a 4/10 level but still pressure in ug & chest
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Dr. Oscar Novick answered
58 years experience Pediatrics
GERD: Your pain may be due to gastroesophageal reflux. See your doctor or a gastroenterologist for help.
Answered on Dec 8, 2013
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Dr. Linda Callaghan answered
53 years experience Addiction Medicine
Yes: If this happens regularly, please see your physician to rule out other conditions and give you medications to take regularly until your symptoms get better instead of just taking medications when you are symptomatic. Good luck!
Answered on Mar 22, 2020
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Dr. Michael Dugan answered
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If it is reflux: The proton pump inhibitors help if you take them in the evening, as gerd is worst at night. Your history sounds consistent.
A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Elizabeth Yen answered
20 years experience Pediatric Gastroenterology
Reflux likely: The pain location and quality indicate its origin is in the esophagus or stomach. It could be under-treated gastroesophageal reflux. However, at this ... Read More
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A 71-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered
38 years experience Internal Medicine
Chest pain s/p stent: Ca you doctor immediately or go to ER. Stents can close up and that may be causing the pain. F/u immediately witht doctor or ER( call 911)
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Yes: Protonix (pantoprazole) may cause nausea, vomiting, loose stool,
gas & abdominal pain. Take care
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