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I Have A Pain In My Chest That Is Worse
Question: I have a pain in my chest that is worse when I swallow something like drinking water - feels like heartburn but in a particular place like a lump.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The most common reason for heartburn and "lumpy" sensation while drinking fluid is GERD. But there are other causes too - both systemic and gastrointestinal pathologies. At this point, I would treat you with a proton pump inhibitor + prokinetic agent (like esomeprazole and levosulpride) for a period of 2-3 weeks. These are prescription drugs; your doctors will know about it. If symptoms doesn't resolve, you need to be evaluated further - blood counts, liver function tests and endoscopy + ultrasound scan are necessary.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
Need evaluation...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The most common reason for heartburn and "lumpy" sensation while drinking fluid is GERD. But there are other causes too - both systemic and gastrointestinal pathologies. At this point, I would treat you with a proton pump inhibitor + prokinetic agent (like esomeprazole and levosulpride) for a period of 2-3 weeks. These are prescription drugs; your doctors will know about it. If symptoms doesn't resolve, you need to be evaluated further - blood counts, liver function tests and endoscopy + ultrasound scan are necessary.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
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