- Male
- 37 Years
- 22/01/2025
I've been having these short period chest pains for about 6 months now, and honestly, it's freaking me out a bit. I got my ECG and Doppler tests done, and they came back normal. I'm also taking esoz d every morning for gastric issues. But, the chest pains still show up sometimes, and I can't help but worry about them being signs of a heart attack. What do you think is going on here? Any guidance would really help.
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Thats due to Gastritis,follow your doctors advice and consume bland food and maintain healthy lifestyle
Dr. Shubham Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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