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What Causes Chest Pain After Swallowing A Large Chunk Of Food?

Hi. Thank you. I swallowed a large chunk of food last night. Now my chest hurts when I try to inhale. However, I was vomiting and really heaving yesterday morning. I am scared. What could be the cause of the chest pain?
Tue, 5 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Are you having breathing difficulty now? chest pain with breathing difficulty after vomiting can be a danger sign. If ,so see your physician.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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What Causes Chest Pain After Swallowing A Large Chunk Of Food?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Are you having breathing difficulty now? chest pain with breathing difficulty after vomiting can be a danger sign. If ,so see your physician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.