My grandfather, who's around 75, has been experiencing some discomfort in the upper left side of his chest just above his heart. He thinks it's probably related to acidity. The pain started just a few hours ago, and he's not on any regular medication. Should we be worried about this being something more serious? What would you recommend we do next?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

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6+ Yrs

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tab pantop 40 mg for 3 days

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Answered 04/07/2025

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