- male
- 45 Years
- 29/01/2025
I've been recovering from COVID, and it's been over 35 days since I got my first positive test. Lately, I've been experiencing this dull chest pain that comes and goes on its own. There's also this burning pain mostly on the left side of my chest. I've been taking treatment for GERD for the last 10 days with pantop d 40mg once a day, but it doesn't seem to be helping. Could you offer some guidance on what might be going on or suggest what I should do next?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
It sounds like you may be experiencing persistent chest pain and symptoms of GERD despite taking Pantop D 40mg once a day. In this case, you can try adding an antacid like Ranitidine 150mg twice a day before meals to help with the burning chest pain. Additionally, you can try Sucralfate suspension 1-2 teaspoons four times a day to help coat and protect the lining of your stomach. Make sure to continue following up with your healthcare provider for further evaluation and management of your symptoms.
Dr. Shubham Suggests...
Consult a Gastroenterology/gi Medicine Specialist
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