Buffalo, New York
A 21-year-old female asked:
Woken up from on/off chest pain followed by horrible acid reflux.i have gerd but never so bad. it's scary,could it be cardiac instead?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Amrita Dosanjhanswered
Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 38 years experience
Mgt: It is possible, but if you are experiencing GERD symptoms, an anti reflux medication is indicated. I would advise checking your heart rate and BP. If you are experiencing any respiratory difficulty, please seek care in the ED.
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