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For The Past 3 Months I've Been Having Pain In
Question: For the past 3 months I've been having pain in the middle to middle left side of my back when I belch. I feel the pain as the gas is building and it's relieve by belching. Sometimes I can also feel the pain when something is moving down my esophagus. This doesn't happen every time I belch, but it seems more often than not. It's not a horrible pain, but any means...more of a short-lived ache that builds until after I belch.
I had taken oregano oil capsules (2 per day) for over 2 months as immune support before reading that it's only to be taken for 2 weeks at the most. Could this have damaged my esophagus?
What else could be causing this pain? Other than some heartburn, I don't have nausea, diarrhea, loss of appetite.
I had taken oregano oil capsules (2 per day) for over 2 months as immune support before reading that it's only to be taken for 2 weeks at the most. Could this have damaged my esophagus?
What else could be causing this pain? Other than some heartburn, I don't have nausea, diarrhea, loss of appetite.
Brief Answer:
hello
Detailed Answer:
Hi
welcome to ask a doctor
i understand your concern.
worthwhile getting an ecg once and consulting a cardiologist to rule out cardiac problem (though unlikely).
also can try taking an antacid like pantoprazole once a day before breakfast and see how you feel. In addition also try following things which will help you in long run.
1. eat on time
2 exercise regularly
3 develop some hobbies
4 go for regular walk
5 sleep adequately for 8 hrs
6 avoid stress
7 avoid coffee, aerated drinks, tobacco, smoking, alcohol if any.
8 avoid sleeping or lying down 2 hours after meals
9 take small frequent meals
10 do some yoga and mind relaxation techniques
all this will help you in long run.
Once it is sure that you do not have a cardiac problem then can consider doing an endoscopy to rule out other problems especially since your age is 61 years. Also unlikely its a capsule you took related problem.
it could possible an reflux related symptom but need to rule out any internal swelling / ulcer especially at your age.
hope this answers your query.
happy to help
wish you a speedy recovery.
hello
Detailed Answer:
Hi
welcome to ask a doctor
i understand your concern.
worthwhile getting an ecg once and consulting a cardiologist to rule out cardiac problem (though unlikely).
also can try taking an antacid like pantoprazole once a day before breakfast and see how you feel. In addition also try following things which will help you in long run.
1. eat on time
2 exercise regularly
3 develop some hobbies
4 go for regular walk
5 sleep adequately for 8 hrs
6 avoid stress
7 avoid coffee, aerated drinks, tobacco, smoking, alcohol if any.
8 avoid sleeping or lying down 2 hours after meals
9 take small frequent meals
10 do some yoga and mind relaxation techniques
all this will help you in long run.
Once it is sure that you do not have a cardiac problem then can consider doing an endoscopy to rule out other problems especially since your age is 61 years. Also unlikely its a capsule you took related problem.
it could possible an reflux related symptom but need to rule out any internal swelling / ulcer especially at your age.
hope this answers your query.
happy to help
wish you a speedy recovery.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Thank you, Dr, for your response.
I realize that I neglected to add a few things - I do suffer from anxiety, but do already follow most of your suggestions. I exercise daily, have been vegan for about 12 years (no red meat since 1976), don't drink or smoke. I also had blood work done on 6/5 and, other than slightly elevated A1c (5.8) and mild signs of dehydration (sedimentation rate-44, bun/crea ratio-25 everything else was really good.
I am not thrilled with the idea of going into a medical office building at this time of Covid, so am trying to avoid a doctor visit. Of course, if things got worse, or other issues developed, I certainly would.
Thank you
I realize that I neglected to add a few things - I do suffer from anxiety, but do already follow most of your suggestions. I exercise daily, have been vegan for about 12 years (no red meat since 1976), don't drink or smoke. I also had blood work done on 6/5 and, other than slightly elevated A1c (5.8) and mild signs of dehydration (sedimentation rate-44, bun/crea ratio-25 everything else was really good.
I am not thrilled with the idea of going into a medical office building at this time of Covid, so am trying to avoid a doctor visit. Of course, if things got worse, or other issues developed, I certainly would.
Thank you
Brief Answer:
hi
Detailed Answer:
really appreciate the way you are taking care of yourself.
Great to hear about your healthy lifestyle and dietary habits too.
Avoid anxiety as much as possible.
Best wishes.
hi
Detailed Answer:
really appreciate the way you are taking care of yourself.
Great to hear about your healthy lifestyle and dietary habits too.
Avoid anxiety as much as possible.
Best wishes.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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