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I had chest discomfort past 2 days, the discomfort on above heart and below neck area, I am a IT professional worker so Compulsory I will work 7hrs per day in sitting position. Along with discomfort neck pain also occurs. After eating any meals I feel bloating and minimal SOB, after 1 or 2hr bloating gone, this problem persists me for 3 years but I took doctors recommend tablets it was cured, Again it occurs now. I took ECG yesterday it shows normal. Pantaprazole doesn't helps me. What should I do what kind of tablets what disease is this? Please tell me what should I do
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Your symptoms could be due to gastrointestinal tract issues likely, rather than heart related issues.Prolonged sitting is helping you neither.Try getting h pylori antigen test.You can try ganaton total once daily and drotin 40 mg twice daily for a few days
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From your description, the symptoms seem more likely due to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) associated with postural strain from prolonged sitting, rather than a cardiac cause — especially since your ECG is normal.
You can try the following measures:
1. Lifestyle modifications – Avoid lying down for 2–3 hours after meals, eat smaller frequent meals, reduce spicy/fried foods, and elevate the head end of your bed slightly.
2. Posture care – Use an ergonomic chair, take short breaks every hour, and gently stretch your neck to reduce muscle tension.
3. Medications – Discuss with your doctor about adding a prokinetic agent (e.g. Pantoprazole + Domperidone) and antacid syrup or simethicone for bloating.
If symptoms persist despite these measures, it’s advisable to undergo an upper GI endoscopy and evaluation for cervical spondylosis.
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Hey, your treatment lies in lifestyle modifications. U need neck support. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six.
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Take
Cap omez 20mg 1-0-1 5days
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1-0-0 5days before food
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lifestyle modification like regular exercises, brisk walk after food , changing position during work, don't sit continously too long
include fibre rich diet
drink a glass of water 30mins before and after food
Keep hydrated
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Try to make lifestyle changes
Certain diet changes
Exercise more ..stretch your body
Walk after meals
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Improve your bodily routine.
Start exercising, maintain your weight.
The symptoms are very much common in people having a sedentary lifestyle.
The problem seems to be GERD.
You may consult a surgeon to rule out.
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Your description --- chest and neck discomfort after meals, bloating, and mild breathlessness that eases after a couple of hours --- sounds most consistent with acid reflux (GERD) or gastric distension putting pressure on the diaphragm, especially since your ECG is normal. Prolonged sitting in an IT job often worsens it because posture increases acid reflux and bloating.
Likely reasons:
Long sitting hours, irregular meals, caffeine.
Shallow breathing and posture compressing the upper abdomen.
Gastritis or mild hiatus hernia that keeps recurring.
Immediate steps:
Take Pantoprazole + Domperidone (or Rabeprazole + Domperidone) once daily before breakfast for 2 weeks.
Eat small, frequent meals; avoid late-night eating.
Reduce tea, coffee, spicy/oily foods, carbonated drinks.
Don’t lie down for 2–3 hours after meals.
Try light stretching or short walks every hour at work.
If symptoms persist:
An upper-GI endoscopy or ultrasound abdomen can confirm gastritis or hiatal hernia. In rare cases, cervical muscle tension from long sitting can also refer discomfort to the chest.
The condition is very treatable with correct medication and posture correction.
You can book a private online consultation on whatsapp at--- nine three two six zero two zero five three six here itself so that I can review your reports and tailor your acid-control plan and lifestyle chart precisely for you.
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Mucain gel 10ml without water nothing by mouth till 30min can be taken 3to 4times.
Along with pentaprazole.
Meftal spas ds two times a day after food for 3to5 days.
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Your description suggests that the chest and neck discomfort is less likely cardiac, since the ECG is normal and the symptoms are positional and meal-related.
You should not stress as it can elevate your symptoms
Most likely causes can be-
Musculoskeletal pain from prolonged sitting posture (common in IT professionals).
Reflux or acidity, especially as you feel bloating and mild shortness of breath after meals.
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Advice:
1. Avoid long sitting hours — take short breaks every hour, stretch your neck and back.
2.Avoid spicy, oily food, coffee, and late-night meals.
3.Continue Pantoprazole 40 mg once daily before breakfast.you can contact me and I can guide you further
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If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a free detailed discussion
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Gastritis
Avoid spicy food
Avoid coffee and tea in empty stomach
Use more of curd and butter milk
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Belgaum
It could be musculoskeletal pain , cervical spondylosis common in person working on laptop
Take tab flexon mr
Tab nervigen np
Consult online will guide you
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