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What Causes A Tightness In The Upper Chest?

I feel a tightness in my upper chest when I bend over forward. There no intense pain just tightness. I notice it more after eating. Weight 210, height 5-10, age 57. I do mild exercise almost every day. I had a heart treadmill test 3 months ago and past with flying colors.
Wed, 5 Nov 2014
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In my opinion you are having GERD (gastro esophageal reflux disease), as you are having upper chest tightness more after eating meals. So chances of GERD are more.
GERD is due to laxity of the sphincter. Due to this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms. Try to follow these for better control of GERD.
1. Avoid heavy meals, instead take frequent small meals.
2. Avoid hot and spicy food.
3. Avoid stress and anxiety.
4. Take proton pump inhibitors.
5. Go for walk after meals.
6. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in bed.
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What Causes A Tightness In The Upper Chest?

Thanks for your question on HCM. In my opinion you are having GERD (gastro esophageal reflux disease), as you are having upper chest tightness more after eating meals. So chances of GERD are more. GERD is due to laxity of the sphincter. Due to this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms. Try to follow these for better control of GERD. 1. Avoid heavy meals, instead take frequent small meals. 2. Avoid hot and spicy food. 3. Avoid stress and anxiety. 4. Take proton pump inhibitors. 5. Go for walk after meals. 6. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in bed.