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What Causes Heartburn And Pain In The Chest When Diagnosed With Hiatal Hernia?

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Posted on Tue, 16 Aug 2016
Question: it hurts in my chest-between my breasts- when I swallow. It's kind of like heartburn, but it isn't. I have a hiatal hernia. It just started today.
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Stomach and esophagus.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to Health Care Magic, I am Dr Muhammd Ahmad, I have closely read your question and I understand your concerns, I will hereby guide you regarding your health related problem.

pain with swellowing is not the heart it is related to stomach. Heart burn is usually pain AFTER eating pain with earing is usually errosion of esophagus or stomach which is more common in people with hiatal hernia. Simple measures are needed to help it.

1) Eat soft n well chewed food.
2) Dont swellow big chunks.
3) Avoid coffee caffeine fizzy drinks soicy fried food.
4) Use fibrous food.
5) Prokinetics and meds like PPI are of great help you can discuss them with your doctor.

There is nothing much to worry it will get better in a couple of days with care.




I hope this answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask,otherwise close the discussion and rate it.

Regards.

Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.
General and Family Physician..
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What Causes Heartburn And Pain In The Chest When Diagnosed With Hiatal Hernia?

Brief Answer: Stomach and esophagus. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to Health Care Magic, I am Dr Muhammd Ahmad, I have closely read your question and I understand your concerns, I will hereby guide you regarding your health related problem. pain with swellowing is not the heart it is related to stomach. Heart burn is usually pain AFTER eating pain with earing is usually errosion of esophagus or stomach which is more common in people with hiatal hernia. Simple measures are needed to help it. 1) Eat soft n well chewed food. 2) Dont swellow big chunks. 3) Avoid coffee caffeine fizzy drinks soicy fried food. 4) Use fibrous food. 5) Prokinetics and meds like PPI are of great help you can discuss them with your doctor. There is nothing much to worry it will get better in a couple of days with care. I hope this answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask,otherwise close the discussion and rate it. Regards. Dr.Muhammad Ahmad. General and Family Physician..