My husband has been getting what he thinks is chest pain for the past 5 days.  He is 60 years old.  What he does to help is lay down with a heating pad, take Gas X pills and this usually helps.  This happens the same time every day. Between 3
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, his chest pain is mostly due to HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) because it is improved with antacid (gas x pills). But better to rule out heart diseases because he is 60 years old, and heart diseases are common at this age. So consult doctor and get done blood pressure monitoring, ECG and 2d echo. If all these are normal then no need to worry about heart diseases. His chest pain is more likely due to HERD. So ask him to avoid stress and tension, avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. Take proton pump inhibitors and prokinetic Chat Doctor.  Quit smoking and alcohol if he has these habits. Don't worry, he will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks.