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What Causes A Burning Sensation In The Center Of Chest?
Question: i have chest problems my chest feels heavy and am burping uncontrollably i thought its because i smoke but even when am not smoking it happens and its been going on for longer than a year and nobody has been able to help me
Brief Answer:
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query.
It is possible for your symptoms to be related with acid reflux.
In this condition the acid stomach moves up into esophagus causing inflammation of the esophagus lining.Sometimes the symptoms are very obvious and the patients have typical heartburn (a burning sensation or pain in the center of chest).
In other causes the symptoms are not so obvious and can cause only a feeling of discomfort in the chest.
I would suggest to avoid fatty ,processed ,spicy foods.Avoid drinks that contain caffeine (coffee ,tea ,energy drinks etc).Avoid acidic drinks like juice drinks .
You should eat small frequent meals instead of 3 major meals.Avoid lying down at least 2 hours after eating.
Drink plenty of water and make sure to exercise regularly.
I would suggest to start a PPI drug like Omperazole 20 mg once a day 30 min before a meal for 2 weeks and see if your symptoms will improve.
Hope this helps.
Let me know if you need further help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query.
It is possible for your symptoms to be related with acid reflux.
In this condition the acid stomach moves up into esophagus causing inflammation of the esophagus lining.Sometimes the symptoms are very obvious and the patients have typical heartburn (a burning sensation or pain in the center of chest).
In other causes the symptoms are not so obvious and can cause only a feeling of discomfort in the chest.
I would suggest to avoid fatty ,processed ,spicy foods.Avoid drinks that contain caffeine (coffee ,tea ,energy drinks etc).Avoid acidic drinks like juice drinks .
You should eat small frequent meals instead of 3 major meals.Avoid lying down at least 2 hours after eating.
Drink plenty of water and make sure to exercise regularly.
I would suggest to start a PPI drug like Omperazole 20 mg once a day 30 min before a meal for 2 weeks and see if your symptoms will improve.
Hope this helps.
Let me know if you need further help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Ok can smoking Marijuana and cigarettes effect this
Brief Answer:
it can make the acid reflux worse.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Yes, smoking can make the symptoms of acid reflux worse because it is known to irritate the stomach and esophagus lining.
Even only the process of smoking can make the condition worse because when your smoke you hold the breath ,which increase intrabdominal pressure .This increases the reflux of acid from stomach to esophagus.
I would really suggest to avoid smoking for some time.
Take care.
Dr.Rovena
it can make the acid reflux worse.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Yes, smoking can make the symptoms of acid reflux worse because it is known to irritate the stomach and esophagus lining.
Even only the process of smoking can make the condition worse because when your smoke you hold the breath ,which increase intrabdominal pressure .This increases the reflux of acid from stomach to esophagus.
I would really suggest to avoid smoking for some time.
Take care.
Dr.Rovena
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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