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I am suffering from pain in my left side of chest from last 2 days. i thought it is due to acidity and took some antacids. bt pain startd agn just now?

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Dr. Brett Kalmowitz answered

Did antiacids help?: If your symptoms were temporarily responsive to antiacid meds, there is a good chance that this is a form of acid reflux disease or esophagitis. You may require a stronger or longer acting medication. Could consider a trial of ranitidine or Omeprazole (both over the counter at a pharmacy). However, please check in with your doc.

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

I am suffering from pain in my left side of chest from last 2 days. i thought it is due to acidity and took some antacids. bt pain startd agn just now?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Brett Kalmowitz answered

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