Post triple by-pass surgery 7 weeks. Been getting burning sensation at night while sleeping upper shoulders across back, wakes me up Goes away after approx. 5 min. but by this time I am quite anxious and BP goes up and heart pounding . Settles back down after getting up. Any ideas
Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to gastroesophageal reflux. I recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical examination, and some tests:- resting ECG and cardiac ultrasound to examine your cardiac structure and function-blood lab tests (complete blood count, cardiac enzymes, inflammation tests, liver and kidney function tests, blood electrolytes). A fibrogastroscopy is necessary for the diagnosis. I would recommend starting omeprazole or lansoprazole. If your symptoms improve by these Chat Doctor.  Hope to have been helpful! Kind regards,