Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath. The hospital examination indicated a respiratory disease, but the medication hasn't been very effective. Recently, my cough has worsened. I'm asking, if I have cor pulmonale and heart failure, will eating cause pain in the chest? What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Cor pulmonale progresses to heart failure, and the condition has become very severe. Cor pulmonale heart failure can lead to congestion in the whole body's organs, including gastrointestinal congestion, which affects appetite. In severe cases, it can cause ulcers, gastritis, and other conditions. This may then lead to symptoms such as stomach pain, poor appetite, and even acid reflux, stomach bloating, and belching. In such cases, it is necessary to actively address the heart failure. Once the heart failure is corrected, appetite will improve again. When necessary, appropriate oral medications such as omeprazole and cimetidine tablets can be used for treatment.