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What Causes Pain Below Breast Bone Radiating To Back Post Delivery?

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Posted on Tue, 18 Aug 2015
Question: About a month after I delivered my baby I started experiencing pain below the breast bone going thru to the back. I also feel heat and bubbling in my stomach. This last for several hours. Nothing seems to help until I vomit. What is the problem?
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Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (8 hours later)
Brief Answer:
GERD . Need to continue omeprazole

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Your symptoms seem to be because of GERD (Gastro esophageal reflux disease). I would suggest to continue Prilosec (omeprazole) continuously for at least 8 weeks and take And antacid like Gelusil whenever the pain starts.
This should help control your symptoms . In case your symptoms persist after 8 weeks you would need further evaluation including an upper GI endosopy
Follow some lifestyle changes
Exercise regularly
Avoid Chocolate , mint, citrus fruits, red meat, alcohol, smoking
Limit tea / coffee consumption to 2 or less cups per day
Avoid carbonated drinks and caffeine containing Juices/ soft drinks
Avoid sleeping / lying down for atleat 3 hours after meals.
Hope his helps
Do get back in case you have further queries
Regards
Dr Samir Patil
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What Causes Pain Below Breast Bone Radiating To Back Post Delivery?

Brief Answer: GERD . Need to continue omeprazole Detailed Answer: Hello. Your symptoms seem to be because of GERD (Gastro esophageal reflux disease). I would suggest to continue Prilosec (omeprazole) continuously for at least 8 weeks and take And antacid like Gelusil whenever the pain starts. This should help control your symptoms . In case your symptoms persist after 8 weeks you would need further evaluation including an upper GI endosopy Follow some lifestyle changes Exercise regularly Avoid Chocolate , mint, citrus fruits, red meat, alcohol, smoking Limit tea / coffee consumption to 2 or less cups per day Avoid carbonated drinks and caffeine containing Juices/ soft drinks Avoid sleeping / lying down for atleat 3 hours after meals. Hope his helps Do get back in case you have further queries Regards Dr Samir Patil