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Urgent ekg check
Hi! I experienced lot of burning chest pain when i was travelling by bus- i got down n got an ekg done
Can u plz have a look at it once n see if any issue?
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ecg is normal
could be gastritis related pain
take tablet Pantocid 40 mg once daily before breakfast
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The ECG you had done right after getting off the bus (when the burning chest pain was happening) is reported as normal, which is very reassuring.
A normal ECG during or soon after an episode of chest pain makes a serious heart problem (like a heart attack, unstable angina, or dangerous rhythm issue) extremely unlikely. Most acute cardiac events show clear changes on ECG at the time of symptoms — absence of those changes strongly points away from the heart as the cause.
The burning chest pain while travelling on a bus is much more likely to be one of these common non-cardiac causes:
• Acid reflux / GERD (very classic: burning in chest, worse when sitting in a moving vehicle, after eating, or with stress/motion)
• Gas / bloating trapped in upper abdomen/chest (bus vibration + sitting posture can make it worse)
• Anxiety / panic episode triggered by travel, motion, crowded bus, or worry (can feel exactly like burning chest pressure)
• Musculoskeletal (costochondritis or muscle strain from posture/holding bag)
Since the pain occurred during travel and you got checked immediately with a normal ECG, the chance of anything dangerous is very low.
Next Steps
• No emergency action needed based on a normal ECG during symptoms.
• See a general physician or gastroenterologist soon (within 1–2 weeks) for reassurance and to prevent recurrence — especially if this happens again.
• They may suggest:
• Trial of antacid / PPI (e.g., Pantoprazole / Sompraz 40 mg once daily for 2–4 weeks)
• Lifestyle changes (see below)
• If needed: upper GI endoscopy (rarely necessary if symptoms mild)
• Go to ER / cardiologist sooner only if:
• Pain returns and is severe/crushing
• Comes with sweating, nausea, shortness of breath, arm/jaw pain
• Lasts >15–20 minutes even after resting
Health Tips
• Try these simple steps to see if the burning reduces:
• Take an antacid (Eno, Digene, Gelusil, Gaviscon) or Pantoprazole 40 mg before meals/travel for 5–7 days — if pain disappears, it confirms reflux.
• Avoid heavy/oily/spicy food, caffeine, fizzy drinks 2–3 hours before travel.
• Eat smaller meals; don’t lie down right after eating.
• Sit upright on bus, avoid tight clothing/belts around waist.
• If anxiety plays a role: practice slow breathing (4 sec in – 6 sec out) when you feel it starting.
• Keep a note: when pain happens (after food? empty stomach? motion?), how long it lasts, what makes it better/worse — very helpful for doctor.
You did the right thing getting an ECG immediately — it rules out the scary causes very effectively.
Most likely this is reflux or gas related and will settle with simple changes.
If pain recurs frequently or you want help interpreting any future reports, feel free to consult online.
Take care and safe travels
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It appears normal.. need cardiologist consultation for further checkup to know status of your heart..
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Ecg is normal.
Take tab pantaprazole 40mg one daily before breakfast for a week.
Syp mucaine gel 5m.l
, every 8 hours for 5 to 7 days.
Avoid fatty, spicy food.
Take small frequent meals.
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Your EKG is normal...there can be gastritis, GERD etc
Avoid spicy and oily food
Avoid tea or coffee...before traveling
You need proper treatment for it
Consult for better and further management
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Dr. Sajid Ali
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Kanpur
ECG is normal
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Kuldip
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gandhinagar
Hello
Thanks for query
Ecg looks grossly normal
NOTE:
Serial ecg required for further evaluation
Next Steps
If pain still persist do consult doctor for furtherwork up
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Need some more details kindly consult
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