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Is it normal to get shortness of breath with burning sensation in chest after a meal?

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Dr. K. Shobana

Published At March 5, 2019
Reviewed AtJune 15, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have shortness of breath sometimes, burning sensation in the chest after having a meal. Consult with the doctor and get prescribed Omez DSR in the morning. Also, do some medical test including ECG, so the report is herewith attached. Please confirm the test analysis. The patient is having a brain tumor (astrocytoma, grade 2) and surgery was done a year back.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The only significant finding is of deranged cholesterol levels. Your LDL cholesterol is mildly elevated, so you should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty oily food and daily exercises like walking, etc. No need to take any medicines for it at present. You should repeat lipid profile after three months of lifestyle modifications. ECG (electrocardiogram) is having minor changes only and no major and significant abnormalities are there, so nothing to worry about it. The symptoms are likely due to gastritis and reflux disease. So you have Omez DSR (Domperidone and Omeprazole) before breakfast for a week period and then whenever needed. Also, avoid spicy food, heavy meals and have some walk after meals for sometimes rather than resting immediately after food. However, if received any chemotherapy during treatment then should have one echo to rule out the possibility of heart damage due to chemotherapy.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

Patient has not taken any chemotherapy till date and secondly, last month echo was also done and the report is attached. What is LAHB which is mentioned in the ECG report? Is there something serious in ECG report? What is the next course of action and what precautions are needed to be taken?

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

LAHB is left anterior fascicular block which is due to minor conduction defects which are not worrisome. Also, there is left axis deviation but not LAHB in ECG, which is not worrisome. So, precautions are the ones which I mentioned above like lifestyle modifications. Otherwise, no other investigations or treatment is necessary from the cardiac point of view at present.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode
Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Cardiology

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