I'm really worried about this chest pain I've been having around the middle part, along with some light back pain in the upper area. It's been going on for like 23 days. I don't have a cough, but I do get a lot of burping. A couple of months ago, I saw a pulmonologist because of some mild chest pain, and my x-ray came back normal. He said it was probably gas. The thing is, I used to smoke for about five years but quit two months ago. Could the smoking have something to do with it, or is it really just gas causing this pain? What should I do next?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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MBBS
2+ Yrs

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take tablet zerodol and tablet pantoprazole for 3 days

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm taking Metolar XR 25 and have been on it for about 10 or 11 years now. My blood pressure is staying pretty stable, but I've been dealing with some uncomfortable GI issues. I'm having lots of gas, stomach rumbling, loss of appetite, and a burning sensation in my stomach. Plus, constipation is a problem. Do you think it's time to switch medications?

no continue same medicatons..

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I'm really worried because my sister has been craving and eating slate pencils for about 6 months now. I'm concerned about whether this could harm her health. Is there a way we can help her reduce these cravings? How can we check if there's already been any damage? Would love to get some guidance on this.

That's called Pica,that's due to mineral deficiency,give her balanced diet and add green leafy vegetables daily, this would help and rest councelling is also needed

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