After having a stent on the left wall experiencing pressure in lungs,heart & stomach
Patient: had stent put in the left wall. was good for 3 months, was doing some moving , caught the flu, now , stomach feels full of gas pressing on lungs and heart, dr increased water pill and this made it worse, this morning i had plain yogurt , some pressure went away, i know meds cause these symptoms, try to burp , can t. I m wearing the zoll life vest but it don t go off ,so i assume the heart is beating right, maybe i just have to rest and exercise slowly. Doctor: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is more. 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 burning chest pain, fullness in stomach and burping. So better to avoid stress and tension. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. Avoid stress and tension. You may need proton pump inhibitors and prokinetic drugs. Since all these are prescribed medicines, you need to consult your doctor. So consult your doctor and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.