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  • Male
  • 25 Years
  • 29/01/2025

I've been having this chest discomfort that's mostly in the center, but sometimes it's a bit on the left side too. Plus, there's this back pain right in the middle of my back. Last year I talked to a gastroenterologist and had an endoscopy and a chest X-ray. They didn't spot anything except a gastric problem. But here I am, a year later, feeling the same kind of discomfort again. What could be going on? Should I be worried, or is this something common that happens with gastric issues?

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take tablet pantoprazole for 5 days, once a day

Dr. Dr Khaleel Suggests...

Consult a Gastroenterology/gi Medicine Specialist

Answered 04/07/2025

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