What Does Left Sided Chest Pain After Having Heavy Meal Suggest?

Posted on Thu, 2 Jul 2015

Question: HI I am 42 years old and i am having some pain in the left side of my chest.To be exact it is on inner left side of my Right breast and upwards.I have been having it for quiet some time .Its not constant but on and off sorts.Specially after eating a heavy meal or something it comes.Its persistent.Please advise what could it be and what medications to be taken for this.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You are mostly having GERD.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is more.
It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the burning type of chest pain.
So better to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid stress and tension.
2. Avoid hot and spicy food.
3. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals.
4. Start proton pump inhibitors.
5. Go for walk after meals.
6. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in the bed to prevent reflux.
7. Avoid smoking and alcohol, if you have these habits.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (25 minutes later)

Thanks for your reply!Any medication i can take for the pain to subside.Any OTC you can prescribe which i can get easily from medical store.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take pantoprazole tablet.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on HCM.
I can understand your concern.
You can take pantoprazole tablet twice daily on empty stomach, 10-15 minutes before meals.
It is easily available. Also start lifestyle modifications advised in previous answer.
Hope I have solved your query.
If you are not having further queries, then please close the conversation and rate my answer.
You can ask me directly on bit.ly/askdrkaushalbhavsar.
Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (2 hours later)

Just one qs. For how long i have to take the medicine?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Take this for 1 week.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on HCM.
You should take this drug for 1 week. Continue lifestyle modifications suggested in previous answer. Once you start lifestyle modifications, your problem will be solved and than you might not need pantoprazole tablet.
Hope I have solved your query.
If you are not having further queries, then please close the conversation and rate my answer.
You can ask me directly on bit.ly/askdrkaushalbhavsar.
Wish you good health. Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar