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Overweight, Chest Pain, Fullness In Throat, Hiccups, Disturbed Sleep. Is This Associated With Eating?
Hi, I am a 33yr old female, and am overweight . Recently I have been experiencing a sensation of something being lodged in my throat , accompanied by chest pain (across the shoulder blades) & hiccoughs. It s there pretty much constantly & is now disturbing my sleep as I wake up feeling sharp pains in my throat & chest. It doesn t seem to be associated with eating etc, but am also experiencing slight pain when eating - please help!
Wed, 14 Aug 2013
hello madam and welcome to HCM,
All your symptoms point out to a reflux disease although it can be confirmed only after a complete examination. Seek an appointment with your doctor and in the meanwhile do the following:
1. Avoid spicy, oily food
2. Do not immediately lie down after food
3. Try to reduce weight and maintain the same
4. Do not skip a meal and take meals at regular time adding more green leafy vegetables and non citrus fruits and reducing carbs
take care and get fit soon
Dr Sriram Nathan
All your symptoms point out to a reflux disease although it can be confirmed only after a complete examination. Seek an appointment with your doctor and in the meanwhile do the following:
1. Avoid spicy, oily food
2. Do not immediately lie down after food
3. Try to reduce weight and maintain the same
4. Do not skip a meal and take meals at regular time adding more green leafy vegetables and non citrus fruits and reducing carbs
take care and get fit soon
Dr Sriram Nathan
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