I'm experiencing this pain on the left side of my chest, right around the heart area, and I'm not sure if it's something heart-related. It comes with shortness of breath, a lot of burping, and I've been dealing with some acidity and gastric issues as well. Do you think this is more about my heart or my stomach acting up? Which kind of doctor should I talk to about this?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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it is related to your stomach, consult a gastroenterologist

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Answered 04/07/2025

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