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Mri or ct scan needed? diagnosed with gastritis(exerienced inflammation for 3 months) but i have been experiencing chest pains for 3 weeks now. diagnosing doctor said its refferal pains

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See Cardiology ASAP: Acute chest pain is one of the most common presenting symptoms at the emergency department (ED), up to 10 % of all ED admissions in the United States. All gastric-related symptoms, abdominal pain associated with this condition can vary from moderate to severe. pain is usually located in the upper central portion of the abdomen and is described as a dull, aching discomfort. History and P/E is imp.

Answered 10/18/2019

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Chest pain: Chest pain. Most likely this is GERD or reflux. Typically this would respond to and H2, PPI medication. However, if you are taking a medication like this and not getting relief after 3 months you should be evaluated further. Other souces for pain would be peptic acid disease, with or without H. Pylori, gallbladder problem. Very unlikely to have cardiac issue at 27 , but possible. Asthma?

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