What is the cause of shortness of breath caused by the stomach

If there is dyspnea and shortness of breath. You should first rule out heart disease by an electrocardiogram, and also take a chest X-ray to rule out lung disease. In addition, dyspnea and shortness of breath can also occur in reflux esophagitis. The main symptoms of reflux esophagitis are heartburn, acid reflux, epigastric distention or pain, or burning pain behind the sternum, chest tightness, dyspnea, and shortness of breath, which in some patients can lead to discomfort in the pharynx or coughing and asthma at night. Gastroscopy is recommended, as well as testing for H. pylori, such as a carbon 13 or 14 breath test. If the stomach causes dyspnea and shortness of breath, reflux esophagitis is the main consideration. Treatment should be given to suppress gastric acid secretion, protect gastric mucosa, and anti-reflux treatment. Suppression of gastric acid secretion can be treated by giving omeprazole, rabeprazole, pantoprazole, esomeprazole. In case of anti-reflux, peristalsis-promoting drugs, such as morpholine and mosapride, can be given. There are Chinese patent medicines such as Hovenia Kuanzhong Capsules, and for mucous membrane protection, you can choose Monkey Head Mushroom Tablets, or you can choose the Chinese patent medicine of Rehabilitative New Liquid for treatment. However, if the patient has dyspnea and shortness of breath, it is best to rule out heart disease and respiratory disease before considering digestive system diseases. Another condition can also be caused by anxiety, such as when something happens at home and the patient is suddenly uncomfortable and in a bad mood.