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What Causes Severe Burps And Chest Tightness After Taking Ferrous Gluconate?
Question: for the past few months I have been taking ferrous gluconate as my iron levels were very low. for the past few weeks I have been getting digestive issues where as I keep burping even if I've eaten one spoonful of anything I am also getting chest tightness whether I eat Or not, it is not severe pain, but is getting me worried as I have anxiety issues already, so now I don't know if it's anxiety related or something else.
Brief Answer:
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes. I would be in a better position to guide you if you answer following questions please:
1. Is pain persistent or episodic?
2. does pain occur in chest as well? If yes then does it radiate to left arm or jaw?
3. any history of diabetes, hypertension, heart problem or any other disease?
4. are you on any kind of medication?
5. any family history of heart problem or other illness?
6. does pain occur after doing some work or lifting heavy object? of it persists at rest as well?
7. any other complaint that you would like to share?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes. I would be in a better position to guide you if you answer following questions please:
1. Is pain persistent or episodic?
2. does pain occur in chest as well? If yes then does it radiate to left arm or jaw?
3. any history of diabetes, hypertension, heart problem or any other disease?
4. are you on any kind of medication?
5. any family history of heart problem or other illness?
6. does pain occur after doing some work or lifting heavy object? of it persists at rest as well?
7. any other complaint that you would like to share?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
It's not persistent only comes on at times, my dad has diabetes and my grandma dads side had A heart condition. Pain in only in middle of chest , I am taking ferrous gluconate for iron levels, also I have health anxiety issues too
Do you know about navel displacement? I have that problem, could it be related to that?
Do you know about navel displacement? I have that problem, could it be related to that?
Brief Answer:
unlikely to be navel displacement
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them.
Yes, most probably this pain is because of muscular spasm & its been aggravated by your stress. stress/anxiety almost always aggravates the problem. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
- naproxen twice a day for 3 days.
- take hot water in a rubber bottle and put it at the site of pain. It will give soothing effect.
- get a baseline ECG done to rule out heart status.
- avoid lifting heavy weight till you become healthy again.
- ask some family member to do oil massage on your back. It will also give soothing effect.
- take small frequent meals.
- take 30-45mins walk/exercise daily in the evening. It will make you fresh, healthy and is good for digestion.
- Don't lie down immediately after taking meal
- raise head end of your bed slightly(by an inch)
- Eat a diet rich in fiber, especially from fruits and vegetables
> AVOID:
fatty & oily food.
spices
heavy meals at night
carbonated & caffine drinks
chocolates
Hopefully you will observe improvement soon but If pain persists then visit hospital for workup & physiotherapy.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
unlikely to be navel displacement
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them.
Yes, most probably this pain is because of muscular spasm & its been aggravated by your stress. stress/anxiety almost always aggravates the problem. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
- naproxen twice a day for 3 days.
- take hot water in a rubber bottle and put it at the site of pain. It will give soothing effect.
- get a baseline ECG done to rule out heart status.
- avoid lifting heavy weight till you become healthy again.
- ask some family member to do oil massage on your back. It will also give soothing effect.
- take small frequent meals.
- take 30-45mins walk/exercise daily in the evening. It will make you fresh, healthy and is good for digestion.
- Don't lie down immediately after taking meal
- raise head end of your bed slightly(by an inch)
- Eat a diet rich in fiber, especially from fruits and vegetables
> AVOID:
fatty & oily food.
spices
heavy meals at night
carbonated & caffine drinks
chocolates
Hopefully you will observe improvement soon but If pain persists then visit hospital for workup & physiotherapy.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you so much for your help much appreciated, what could cause the burping though? Have you heard of digestive enzymes tablets? Is it worth taking them thank you
Brief Answer:
go with dietary modification at the moment
Detailed Answer:
Hello
You are most welcome.I'll be available 24/7 for if you need any assistance.
I would recommend you to try above mentioned management at the present and do not go for digestive enzymes. Hopefully you will see improvement with these measures. Burping could be due to maldigestion of food.
Feel free to get back for if you need any further assistance.
Thank You
go with dietary modification at the moment
Detailed Answer:
Hello
You are most welcome.I'll be available 24/7 for if you need any assistance.
I would recommend you to try above mentioned management at the present and do not go for digestive enzymes. Hopefully you will see improvement with these measures. Burping could be due to maldigestion of food.
Feel free to get back for if you need any further assistance.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Should I be worried about this burping? You are with my anxiety issues I worry about everything too much and maybe that is making things worse
Brief Answer:
Absolutely not
Detailed Answer:
hello
i would suggest you not to worry at all for burping. it will automatically improve when you will follow the dietary steps. its only because of maldigestion and will possess no harm. so you should relax and carry with normal daily routine.
thank you
Absolutely not
Detailed Answer:
hello
i would suggest you not to worry at all for burping. it will automatically improve when you will follow the dietary steps. its only because of maldigestion and will possess no harm. so you should relax and carry with normal daily routine.
thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Also sometimes after I eat I get mild stomach pain only for a couple of mins then it goes away, is that a worry?
Brief Answer:
No need to worry
Detailed Answer:
no need to worry for that either. whever yiu feel pain then just take sucralfate suspension thrice a day.
thank you
No need to worry
Detailed Answer:
no need to worry for that either. whever yiu feel pain then just take sucralfate suspension thrice a day.
thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you so much for your answers, can I ask does anxiety make things seem much worse then they are, because I worry about every little ache and pain, and then the worrying consumes me
The medicines you have suggested the doctors here in the UK don't prescribe them so easily.
The medicines you have suggested the doctors here in the UK don't prescribe them so easily.
Brief Answer:
You are welcome
Detailed Answer:
you are most welcome.
stress/ anxiety causes the release of acid from stomach which aggravates the problem so i would suggest you to relax. a gastroenterologist will give you prescription easily.
thank you
You are welcome
Detailed Answer:
you are most welcome.
stress/ anxiety causes the release of acid from stomach which aggravates the problem so i would suggest you to relax. a gastroenterologist will give you prescription easily.
thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Have you heard of aloe Vera gel supplement? Is it beneficial to take that?
Brief Answer:
Please see description
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back. Yes it is herbal type medication used in a number of conditions including Constipation, Cold sores (herpes simplex virus), Psoriasis, etc. In my opinion at this moment you don't need that.
I would also suggest you to get an appointment for a psychiatrist. He will prescribe you some anxiolytics which will help you reducing the anxiety. These are prescription only meds and he can prescribe.
Thank You
Please see description
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back. Yes it is herbal type medication used in a number of conditions including Constipation, Cold sores (herpes simplex virus), Psoriasis, etc. In my opinion at this moment you don't need that.
I would also suggest you to get an appointment for a psychiatrist. He will prescribe you some anxiolytics which will help you reducing the anxiety. These are prescription only meds and he can prescribe.
Thank You
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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