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What Causes Air Bubbles In Chest Causing Pain In Chest?

I have been getting air bubbles in my upper chest causing lots of pain, I take alka salsa and that helps me burp, but this has been happening a lot for the past 3 days and I never had this problem in my life, what is going on, it causes my chest to be very painful.
Mon, 22 Dec 2014
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Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.
In my opinion you are having GERD ( Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease ). As burping and gaseous feeling is seen in GERD. It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms.
Try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid hot and spicy food.
2. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals.
3. Avoid stress and anxiety.
4. Start proton pump inhibitor.
5. Go for walk after meals.
6. Keep 2 - 3 pillows under head in the bed.
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What Causes Air Bubbles In Chest Causing Pain In Chest?

Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. In my opinion you are having GERD ( Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease ). As burping and gaseous feeling is seen in GERD. It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms. Try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid hot and spicy food. 2. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 3. Avoid stress and anxiety. 4. Start proton pump inhibitor. 5. Go for walk after meals. 6. Keep 2 - 3 pillows under head in the bed.