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Hello doctor. I used to have heartburn and sometimes stomach pain. But lately, when I have heartburn, I often have chest tightness and difficulty breathing, like I choke when I eat rice. I want to ask about heartburn with chest tightness, shortness of breath, should I see a doctor or use medicine? Thank you doctor.
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Hello. You should see a gastroenterologist for a gastroscopy. You may have had gastroesophageal reflux disease. A gastroscopy can also check your esophagus for any blockages, including chest tightness, shortness of breath, and heartburn.
As for the problem of gastric endoscopy causing pain, now we have a form of endoscopy combined with anesthesia. Endoscopy patients will be put to sleep, then the doctor will conduct endoscopy for the patient. The whole procedure of endoscopy will not cause discomfort or pain to the patient because the patient is asleep at that time and does not know anything.
Therefore, you should go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System to be examined as soon as possible. We look forward to meeting you and providing in-depth advice.
Thank you for sharing the question "Sour heartburn with chest tightness, shortness of breath, should visit or use medicine" to Vinmec. Love.
Answered by Master, Doctor Vu Tan Phuc - Gastroenterologist - Department of Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital
