Worried for warm sensation in chest and stomach while sleeping
Patient: I get a warm sensation in my chest and stomach. Usually at night when I am sleeping. I have had heartburn and I know that is not what it is. It's a different kind of feeling. It doesnt hurt...it just feels weird and very uncomfortable. I do have high blood pressure and starting with pre-menapause. Should be worried? Could it be heart related? Doctor: Hi,You are having heart burn history. Hence you can have warm feeling and mild chest pain from acid reflux. For that you can take Pantoprazole tablet for week. Keep your head elevated while sleeping. Smoking avoided as leads lower LES tone. Excess fatty meals restricted and coffee, chocolate like food avoided. Before labelling it as heart burn from acid reflux, it is better to rule out cardiac cause by EKG. Consult physician for examination with keeping all this in mind.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Parth Goswami