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Upper Back Pain, Chest Pain. Pains To Swallow Solid Food
Question: I am having back pains in the upper part of my back, but it is also acheing in the front of my chest too. When I swallow food it hurts sometimes, but not when i swallow liguid like milk or water.
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
There are couple of possibilities in your case.
1. Acid peptic disease/ulceration in G.I.Tract
2. Some cardiac problem
3. Muscular pain
The most likely possibility seems to be acid peptic disease.
Still to have things clarified it is important that you visit your EKG to rule out cardiac problem.
In mean time please try following,
1. Avoid foods that are spicy, XXXXXXX in calories. Avoid junk food and soft drinks.
2. Take small frequent meals.
3. Avoid going to sleep for at least 2 hours after taking food.
4. Avoid tobacco in any form.
5. remain active and try to avoid stress.
6. For back pain you can apply any local analgesic that you are comfortable with .You can also take analgesic like Tylenol for some pain relief along with antacid.
Please consult your doctor for having precise diagnosis.
I hope this helps.
Please write again if you have something more to ask.
In case you do not have further query, please accept the answer.
Regards,
Dr.Pragnesh
Thanks for posting your query.
There are couple of possibilities in your case.
1. Acid peptic disease/ulceration in G.I.Tract
2. Some cardiac problem
3. Muscular pain
The most likely possibility seems to be acid peptic disease.
Still to have things clarified it is important that you visit your EKG to rule out cardiac problem.
In mean time please try following,
1. Avoid foods that are spicy, XXXXXXX in calories. Avoid junk food and soft drinks.
2. Take small frequent meals.
3. Avoid going to sleep for at least 2 hours after taking food.
4. Avoid tobacco in any form.
5. remain active and try to avoid stress.
6. For back pain you can apply any local analgesic that you are comfortable with .You can also take analgesic like Tylenol for some pain relief along with antacid.
Please consult your doctor for having precise diagnosis.
I hope this helps.
Please write again if you have something more to ask.
In case you do not have further query, please accept the answer.
Regards,
Dr.Pragnesh
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