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Can gastritis (i was diagnosed by egd) & GERD cause shortness of breath/some breathlessness, full stomach, chest/throat tightness and minor burning?
GERD: Gerd can cause all of your symptoms. You should speak to the gastroenterologist who did the egd about going on a proton pump inhibitor to cure the symptoms you describe. If you are obese, loss of weight would also be helpful. ...Read more
Endoscopy (Definition)
Endoscopy broadly refers to the direct visualization of the intestinal tract by way of a flexible, fiberoptic scope. Generally, the term is used to describe evaluation of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum (upper endoscopy), or the ...Read more
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Helicobacter pylori can it cause chest tightness and shortness of breath?
Possible: If theses are new symptoms I would see your doc. ...Read more
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Echo, ekg, stress, PFT, endoscopie, barium swallow test... Are all fine. Suffer from chest pressure 24/7, dyspnea and palpitations. Causes?
History & physical: It sounds like you've had a good bit of testing. There are other tests, such as a holter monitor or CT scan, that may identify the problem; however, before more testing, a thorough history and physical examination may need to be repeated. The most important clues to the diagnosis, often lie in your doctor asking the right questions. Best wishes. ...Read more
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H pylori: could it cause black phlegm, shortness of breathe, and chest pain?
Possibly: If you have an H pylori ulcer with reflux this could cause your symptoms. Please see your doctor to check for this as well as look for other causes. Good luck ...Read more
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Can gallbladder attack replicate heart symptoms? Chest pain, shortness of breath etc?
Yes: Yes. It is not unusual for a patient presenting with heart attack like symptoms, to ultimately be found to have gallstones or other gastrointestinal disorder after cardiac is ruled out. ...Read more
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Chest pains, shortness of breathe and spitting blood?
Go to the Doctor: Please sign off of the internet and get yourself to medical care today. ...Read more
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Can indigestion/acid reflux cause chest tightness & feeling like I cant take a deep breath/shortness of breath?
Unlikely : It's possible, but much less likely than other causes. In general, the chest pain you describe in your age group is more likely to be musculoskeletal (strain or inflammation) or respiratory (viral pneumonia, bronchitis, asthma). However, it could be cardiac or even GI related. You should contact your doctor immediately or go to the closest urgent care/ER if you're having breathing problems. ...Read more
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What’s the h. Pylori breath test?
See below: The test that i think of for breath testing is for helicobacter pylori, which is a bacterial infection of the stomach that can cause gastritis or stomach ulcers. This test is accurate and currently seems to be preferred over blood testing for h. Pylori. There have been some breath testing for intestinal bacterial overgrowth problems, but I do not know if it is performed much anymore. ...Read more
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Chest tightness/ difficult breathing full deep breaths?
See your MD: Should see your md and get ECG and chest x-ray at least ... ...Read more
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Throat chest burn gas rectum?
More info needed: From what little you have written it is impossible to know what your question is or what your problem is. Please give much more information. ...Read more
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Chest tightness/ difficult breathing deeply/ palpitations. 911?
Absolutely: Call an ambulance and go to the emergency department now. Could be serious. ...Read more
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Excess burping, occasional chest pain, no heartburn. Gastroscopy show 1cm sliding hiatial hernia. Is Laryngopharyngeal reflux likely ? Or GERD ?
Likely: Given the sliding hernia GERD is a likely cause. Did the GI doc not give you any guidance? ...Read more
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Gastroesophageal reflux, occasional difficulty swallowing & heavy chest with short breaths. Then came insomnia -early mornings. Is this hiatal hernia?
Very well could be: Is the insomnia and early morning awakenings coming from sharp earaches by any chance? You will need a good examination by your physician who will decide whether or not an endoscopy or other procedure are merited to find out what's up. ...Read more
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What are thissymptoms heartburn, chest pain, regurgitation, difficulty swallowing, a fullness in the throat, cough, pneumonia, hoarseness, dental erosions?
Your symptoms: Your symptoms suggest that you should start by seeing your primary care physician for an evaluation. He\she may refer you to a gastroenterologist and ENT specialist. You should also see your dentist for an evaluation. Diagnosis and treatment is best accomplished by a one on one exam with the appropriate professionals and not over the internet. ...Read more
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Trouble swallowing every meal & hard 2breath- throat feels restricted, especially at night. Endoscopy, motility study, barium swallow, still no answer?
PH study: Consider a ph study to see if acid is causing the symptoms complex. ...Read more
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Bronchitis and infection. Trouble getting breaths. Tight chest bloated stomach diarrhea anxiety slight pain. Using albuterol inhaler. Normal symptoms?
Coughing: Are you on an antibiotic for an infection? If not, see your docor to rule out an infection. ...Read more
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Can gas or stomach issues cause quick stabs of pain in right chest and ribs? Heart ok, lungs fine. Gallbladder ok. Hist gerd gastritis esophagitis.
How is GB ok?: gallbladder can cause this? How do you know it's ok. Is it removed already? ...Read more
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Upper stomach pain & bloating. Lower stomach gurgling. Very painful. Hard to take deep breath. Gallbladder?
Could be: Not E-nuff information to guide you. If pain is severe enough to make taking a deep breath hard or impossible, go seek help at the Emergency location closest to you. If pain is not that bad, seek an appointment with your PCP as soon as you can. A few blood tests and a ultrasound exam of the abdomen will get things sorted out quickly. ...Read more
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Diagnosed w/mild antral gastritis & mild GERD waiting 4 h pylori results-take Prilosec bid & carafate-still experience burning, tight stomach, reflux?
Call your GI doc: Get back to your GI doctor. Follow up on h pylori results. Try Gaviscon 1-2 chewables for possible bile gastritis/reflux which Prilosec won't help though carafate (sucralfate) may. ...Read more
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I have chronic excess throat clearing,excess burping,no heartburn. Gastroscopy showed sliding hiatus hernia, is Laryngopharyngeal reflux likely ?
LPR : Laryngopharygeal reflux is when a small amount of acid comes up into the throat and irritates it. It is a common cause of dry tickle cough, chronic sore throat, lump in the the throat , post nasal drip, phlegm in the throat, and throat clearing. Many studies show it responds best to proton pump inhibitor rx. It is possible you may have this. See an ENT for evaluation. ...Read more