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Why Does My Chest Burn When I Drink Fluids?
Question: I am having discomfort in my chest (burning) when I drink fluids or have gas. I am 46 years old with no negative medical history.
Hi Farrel,
Thanks for the query.
I would like to know some more information on your problem like
Do you have this discomfort all the time or only during drinking/eating?
When did this start?
Does the discomfort spread elsewhere,like you arms or back?
Have you eaten oily,spicy,fried foods yesterday/today?
Any sweating,palpitations etc?
Had similar problems before?
Awaiting your reply.
Regards,
Thanks for the query.
I would like to know some more information on your problem like
Do you have this discomfort all the time or only during drinking/eating?
When did this start?
Does the discomfort spread elsewhere,like you arms or back?
Have you eaten oily,spicy,fried foods yesterday/today?
Any sweating,palpitations etc?
Had similar problems before?
Awaiting your reply.
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
The discomfort is only when eating or drinking. Or when I have gas.
This started within the past week.
I don't think I had spicy or fired foods.
No sweating or palpatations.
Is this merely heartburn. I've just never felt it this strongly. It seems to have dissapated over the weekend. I took Tums twice.
This started within the past week.
I don't think I had spicy or fired foods.
No sweating or palpatations.
Is this merely heartburn. I've just never felt it this strongly. It seems to have dissapated over the weekend. I took Tums twice.
Hi,
Good to hear from you again.
Well, yes, it seems that you had a severe attack of gastritis. If this happens repeatedly you may develop acid reflux disease.
With no other symptoms and relief with Tums I don't believe that its heart related.
Please follow these measures to reduce Gastritis:
1. Avoid hot, spicy food.
2. Avoid excess oily and fried food.
3. Avoid alcohol and smoking.
4. Avoid tea and coffee as it increases gastritis.
5. Drink plenty of water and try a bland diet for a few days.
6. Antacids available over the counter would help when taken regularly before meals for a week.
It would be better to see a Gastro enterologist if the symptoms worsen as it would require Proton pump inhibitors group of Antacids.
Hope this answers your query.
Wish you a good health.
Regards.
Good to hear from you again.
Well, yes, it seems that you had a severe attack of gastritis. If this happens repeatedly you may develop acid reflux disease.
With no other symptoms and relief with Tums I don't believe that its heart related.
Please follow these measures to reduce Gastritis:
1. Avoid hot, spicy food.
2. Avoid excess oily and fried food.
3. Avoid alcohol and smoking.
4. Avoid tea and coffee as it increases gastritis.
5. Drink plenty of water and try a bland diet for a few days.
6. Antacids available over the counter would help when taken regularly before meals for a week.
It would be better to see a Gastro enterologist if the symptoms worsen as it would require Proton pump inhibitors group of Antacids.
Hope this answers your query.
Wish you a good health.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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