Can this be caused due to gastritis,GERD or cardio issues
It all started in July 2024 when I began experiencing a dull stomach pain. Since the pain persisted for about a week, I consulted a gastroenterologist. Initially, I was prescribed antibiotics under the assumption that it was a stomach infection. However, even after 1.5 months of medication, the dull pain continued on a daily basis.
I then decided to consult another gastroenterologist. In October 2024, a CT scan of the abdomen was conducted. The scan did not reveal anything significant except for a small 0.6 cm umbilical hernia. The gastrointestinal surgeon mentioned that such a small hernia was unlikely to be the cause of my pain. I was again prescribed antibiotics along with PPIs.
By February 2025, since the pain was still ongoing, an endoscopy was performed. The results showed mild gastritis along with an H. pylori infection. Following this, I was put on a strong 4-week course of antibiotics and PPIs to eradicate the infection, followed by an additional 8 weeks of PPIs.
However, after this treatment, my symptoms seemed to worsen. Around May 2025, I started experiencing chest pain and a sensation of not being able to breathe properly. I consulted both a cardiologist and a pulmonologist. Tests including a 2D Echo, stress test, and Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) were conducted, but all results came back normal. The only abnormalities found were low Vitamin D and Vitamin B12 levels, for which I was prescribed supplements.
In July 2025, I stopped taking PPIs because I felt they were not helping and were instead causing bloating and a general feeling of discomfort and low energy. Between August 2025 and December 2025, I switched to Ayurvedic treatment, but there was still no improvement. I continued to experience dull stomach pain, persistent central chest pain throughout the day, a feeling of incomplete breathing, and mucus in the throat.
In February 2026, my stomach pain suddenly stopped, but the other symptoms continued. In fact, the chest pain has become more noticeable. I have also observed a few patterns:
* When I eat large meals, the chest pain reduces for about an hour or so.
* I do not experience chest pain while sleeping at night.
* The pain starts again shortly after waking up in the morning.
At this point, I am unsure what could be causing these symptoms.