HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Upper Abdominal Pain, Pain On Swallowing. Taken Heartburn Medication. Treatment?

I have been having pain just below my sternum or upper abdominal area i think, this has been happening for almost 2 days now. I took heart burn medicine thinking that was the issue but it s only gotten worse. it hurts especially when im up and moving around. I started a few days ago. I started getting what felt like a nervous lump in my throughout which got worse and now it hurts when i swallow . I woke the next morning with extreme nausea but only ended up dry heaving. my nausea symptoms cleared up after that. I felt a little week for a bit. Now I am just feeling pain in my upper abdomen below the sternum and pain when I swallow.
Tue, 7 Aug 2012
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi, from the symptoms it suggests you seem to be having an issue with your upper gastointestinal system more confined to problems in your stomach and esophagogastric junction. symptoms suggest an gastritis or an gerd(gastroesophageal reflux disease).both can be treated conservativelly with antacids. but if symptoms persists i suggest you to have an upper gastointestinal endoscopy to confirm the diagnosis and will help in planning a definite treatment. life style modification,exercise,diet habits are all other aspects to be considered .
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Nausea


Loading Online Doctors....
Upper Abdominal Pain, Pain On Swallowing. Taken Heartburn Medication. Treatment?

Hi, from the symptoms it suggests you seem to be having an issue with your upper gastointestinal system more confined to problems in your stomach and esophagogastric junction. symptoms suggest an gastritis or an gerd(gastroesophageal reflux disease).both can be treated conservativelly with antacids. but if symptoms persists i suggest you to have an upper gastointestinal endoscopy to confirm the diagnosis and will help in planning a definite treatment. life style modification,exercise,diet habits are all other aspects to be considered .