Suggest medication for frequent chest pain
Patient: 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 3:00 in the afternoon until maybe 5:00 PM. After he does his routine, he is better.  He did make an appointment with his physician for tomorrow.  His doctor said on the phone it doesn't sound like something to  really worry about.  He has been seeing this physician for many years and has faith in him. What do you think?  If there are any other questions you need answered, feel free to ask.  Thank you Doctor: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, his chest pain is mostly due to GERD (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 for heart diseases. His chest pain is more likely due to GERD. 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 drugs regularly. Quit smoking and alcohol if he have 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.