Hi,I am 30 years of age. I am feeling tightness in the middle of my chest. Also I am having faster HR than normal. It is around 90 to 100 at resting. Also I am feeling tightness below jaws.I have consulted some docs. I had ECG twice. My ECG is normal and my Blood pressure is also 130/75.Doc says that it may be due to the Gastric problem. Please suggest what should I do?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you are having HERD (Castro Esophageal Reflux Disease). As your cardiac workup is normal, chest tightness in the center is mostly due to HERD. It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms. Try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in HERD. 1. Avoid hot and spicy food. 2. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 3. Avoid stress and anxiety. 4. Start proton pump inhibitor. 5. Go for walk after meals. 6. Keep 2 - 3 pillows under head in the bed.