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Feel Heaviness In Chest After Drinking Milk. Why Does It Happen?
Hi, My father recently had a check up and the BP was 130/80 doctor advised him to take more calcium and so I requested father to have more milk and curd, but then he denied saying he has got a problem when ever he takes milk it feel like heavy in the chest or when he take black tea in the evening same thing happen. Which I don t understand, can any one please help me in knowing why it happened. Since, doctor is very far from the place where we are and I need some advise, as if required I can visit again to the doctor to have more checks done. Thanks, Gourav Sharma
Tue, 16 Oct 2012
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In some cases esophagus may be sensitive to milk and other food product. Due to that it develops spasm and pain in presence of these product. Acid reflux may also lead to to similar symptoms.
So, it is better to avoid these food items in his case. He can take other calcium preparations and tablets like calcimax for calcium deficiency. Evaluation for acid may also needed in his case.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Wish you Good Health.
Regards,
Dr. Ashish Mittal
www.99doctor.com
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In some cases esophagus may be sensitive to milk and other food product. Due to that it develops spasm and pain in presence of these product. Acid reflux may also lead to to similar symptoms.
So, it is better to avoid these food items in his case. He can take other calcium preparations and tablets like calcimax for calcium deficiency. Evaluation for acid may also needed in his case.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Wish you Good Health.
Regards,
Dr. Ashish Mittal
www.99doctor.com
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Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
If you experience chest congestion after consuming milk, you may be experiencing an allergic reaction.
Chest congestion from a milk allergy is related to the constriction of the airways that prevents mucus from draining properly.
You may experience shortness of breath, difficulty breathing and wheezing.
Chest congestion from a milk allergy may be treated with some common prescribed asthma inhalers. Your doctor will determine which drug and dose should be used
Minor allergic reactions may respond to an over-the-counter antihistamine.
Your father can take other calcium preparations and tablets .
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.
Thanks for posting your query.
If you experience chest congestion after consuming milk, you may be experiencing an allergic reaction.
Chest congestion from a milk allergy is related to the constriction of the airways that prevents mucus from draining properly.
You may experience shortness of breath, difficulty breathing and wheezing.
Chest congestion from a milk allergy may be treated with some common prescribed asthma inhalers. Your doctor will determine which drug and dose should be used
Minor allergic reactions may respond to an over-the-counter antihistamine.
Your father can take other calcium preparations and tablets .
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.
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Dr. Rohinee Arjundas Motwani's
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Hi Gourav,
what your father is complaining is may be lactose intolerance. Many people can digest milk or milk products, they becaome uneasy after consumption of milk which is termed as lactose intolerance.
Milk is not the only source of calcium, you can opt for calcium rich fruits like custard apple,almonds, tofu, sesame seeds,flax seeds, brazil nuts and green leafy vegetables.
These all are heart freindly foods too.
His BP 130/80 is good, there is nothing to worry. To prevent him landing into hypertension you can change his diet pattern like linit the salt intake, limit the oil intake 3-4teaspoons of oil per day, have more vegetables and fruits, opt for lean meat etc, ask him to stop smoking and drinking if he does so.
and a simple walk for 30 min everyday.
All these things will solve your problems.
I hope this answers your question.
Wish you and your father good health.
what your father is complaining is may be lactose intolerance. Many people can digest milk or milk products, they becaome uneasy after consumption of milk which is termed as lactose intolerance.
Milk is not the only source of calcium, you can opt for calcium rich fruits like custard apple,almonds, tofu, sesame seeds,flax seeds, brazil nuts and green leafy vegetables.
These all are heart freindly foods too.
His BP 130/80 is good, there is nothing to worry. To prevent him landing into hypertension you can change his diet pattern like linit the salt intake, limit the oil intake 3-4teaspoons of oil per day, have more vegetables and fruits, opt for lean meat etc, ask him to stop smoking and drinking if he does so.
and a simple walk for 30 min everyday.
All these things will solve your problems.
I hope this answers your question.
Wish you and your father good health.
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