- Male
- 30 Years
- 07/02/2025
I'm having these gas issues and it's causing some chest pain, especially on the left side of my chest. I've been taking medicine for it, but still, the pain comes and goes, like when I bend or sometimes when I take a deep breath. Could all of this be just because of gas?
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That could be Gastritis or GERD once check with Gastroenterologist .
Dr. Mubarak Suggests...
Consult a Gastroenterology/gi Medicine Specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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