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I have been to urgent care many times of chest discomfort, they told me that my heart is fine, i have gastritis and acid reflux. sometimes i feel cramping in upper area of chest, what could that be? i do get muscle spasm often. should i be worry?

Q: i have been to urgent care many times of chest discomfort, they told me that my heart is fine, i have gastritis and acid reflux. sometimes i feel cramping in upper area of chest, what could that be? i do get muscle spasm often. should i be worry?

: First guess it is reflux from GERD. Gravity never sleeps. Try putting feet of thechead of bed on 4-8 inch blocks. They will help quickly in some if it is related to GERD.

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First guess it is reflux from GERD. Gravity never sleeps. Try putting feet of thechead of bed on 4-8 inch blocks. They will help quickly in some if it is related to GERD.

Answered 7/8/2021

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A member asked:

I have been to urgent care many times of chest discomfort, they told me that my heart is fine, i have gastritis and acid reflux. sometimes i feel cramping in upper area of chest, what could that be? i do get muscle spasm often. should i be worry?

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