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Gerd

The full form of GERD is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. This disease affects the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), which is the ring of muscle connecting your esophagus and stomach, causing the acid to flow back to the throat from the stomach. The symptoms are heartburn, chest pain, chronic cough, and difficulty swallowing.

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I have sharp chest pain. Is it costochondritis?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 40 year old female. I have a BMI of 17. I am a recovering eating disorder patient and also suffer from GERD, GAD, and low BP (105/60 mm of Hg). I saw a cardio two years ago and cleared. I developed a burning, sharp chest pain (more intense than normal GERD pain), in the upper-le...  Read Full »


Dr. Ilir Sharka

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms are not typical of any cardiac disorders. They could be suggestive of costochondritis or gastro-esophageal reflux. Is the pain triggered by deep breathing or pressure in this chest area? Th...  Read Full »

Why is there chest pain on taking deep breaths while sleeping on back?

Query: Hello doctor, My ECG is normal. When I sleep on back and take deep breaths, I feel pain in the chest. I am BP patient. After delivery via C-section, I am taking tablet Almovas 2.5. Please advice me.  Read Full »


Dr. Ilir Sharka

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read carefully your question and would explain that your symptoms do not seem to be related to the heart. Gastro-esophageal reflux could be the most probable cause of your complaints. Coming to this point, it is necessary performing a fibrogastroscopy to investigat...  Read Full »

I have high blood pressure and feel chest pain. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I feel pain on the left side of my chest. I have no sugar but high blood pressure. My age is 50 years. I am 67 inches in height and my weight is 171 pounds.   Read Full »


Dr. Ilir Sharka

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms could be related to gastroesophageal reflux or muscle pain. I recommend taking an antacid and Acetaminophen. If the pain persists, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and some tests as follows resting ECG a...  Read Full »

What does poor R-wave progression V3 on my ECG report mean?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a problem of acidity and anxiety as well. My heart rate becomes high when I have acidity and I also experience chest pain. My mother also has a complaint of acidity. Previously, I used the tablet Pantop D for acidity. I am attaching my ECG reports that show poor R-wave progressi...  Read Full »


Dr. Ilir Sharka

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would be happy to help. I have reviewed the ECG (Electrocardiogram) report you shared (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). The report is within the normal range. V3 is a transition zone of the QRS complex that represe...  Read Full »

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