Bad abdomen pain, back pain, breathlessness. What is causing this?
Patient: Thanks. I have been waking up at night with bad pain and pressure in the upper abdomen about 3 times a week for about 2 months. I also have some lower back pain and trouble getting enough air into my lungs. Acid reducers, such as alka selzer, work for a little while. But the pain comes back. The pain was so bad this morning I was about to have my husband bring me to the ER. Then we did the alka selzer and I had relief for about an hour. Then the pain gradually started to come back. Doctor: Hi welcome to Health care magic forum.                                   Thanks for choosing H.C.M.F.                                   You are waking up with bad pain and pressure in upper abdomen since 2 months.Lower back pain and air hunger.                                    It appears that you have gastric hyperacidity , or sleep apnoea , due to some silent heart problem, and back ache could be due to spondylosis or gastric pain it self.                                    I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment.You may have to go for gastroscopy, E.C.G. besides other routine tests for confermation.                                    Wishing for a quick recovery.                                    Best regards.