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  5. My 60-year-old mother has been taking Calcar 10mg and Thyronorm 50 mcg for a year. For the past two days, she has been experiencing heaviness in her chest after meals, which improves after taking Gelusil. What could be the cause of this chest heaviness, could it be a sign of a heart attack, and how do her medications relate to these symptoms?

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My 60-year-old mother has been taking Calcar 10mg and Thyronorm 50 mcg for a year. For the past two days, she has been experiencing heaviness in her chest after meals, which improves after taking Gelusil. What could be the cause of this chest heaviness, could it be a sign of a heart attack, and how do her medications relate to these symptoms?

Asked by Female, 38 · 10 days ago

Your mother's chest heaviness after meals, relieved by an antacid, is most likely due to acid reflux (GERD). Her blood pressure medication (a calcium channel blocker) can relax the valve between the food pipe and stomach, worsening reflux, while her thyroid medication is unlikely to cause this. While reflux is the probable cause, chest symptoms in a 60-year-old should never be ignored as they can sometimes mimic heart issues. To be safe and rule out any cardiac concerns, please consult her doctor for a routine evaluation, especially if she develops sweating, breathlessness, or radiating pain.
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My 60-year-old mother has been taking Calcar 10mg and Thyronorm 50 mcg for a year. For the past two days, she has been experiencing heaviness in her chest after meals, which improves after taking Gelusil. What could be the cause of this chest heaviness, could it be a sign of a heart attack, and how do her medications relate to these symptoms?

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