What Causes Left Chest And Arm Pain After Eating Unhealthy Food?
My husband has been having discomfort after eating fatty or greasy food in his upper left part of his chest. I noticed that when this happens that his upper left part of his chest gets swollen and it makes his left arm tingly and go numb. If I press down on the swollen area the pain shoots down his arm. When he eats healthy all the symptoms goes away. When we went to the doctor they did a stress test and a EKG and everything came back fine. Please help!!
Thanks for your question on HCM. Since his all cardiac work up is normal, I think it is GERD (Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease). In this gastroesophageal sphincter has lost its tightness. So the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms. Better to follow these for control of GERD. 1. Avoid hot and spicy food 2. Avoid heavy meals, rather take frequent small meals. 3. Avoid stress and tension. 4. Take proton pump inhibitors. 5. Go for walk after meals. 6. Keep 2-3 pillows under your head in bed.
I find this answer helpful
You found this answer helpful
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]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
What Causes Left Chest And Arm Pain After Eating Unhealthy Food?
Thanks for your question on HCM. Since his all cardiac work up is normal, I think it is GERD (Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease). In this gastroesophageal sphincter has lost its tightness. So the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms. Better to follow these for control of GERD. 1. Avoid hot and spicy food 2. Avoid heavy meals, rather take frequent small meals. 3. Avoid stress and tension. 4. Take proton pump inhibitors. 5. Go for walk after meals. 6. Keep 2-3 pillows under your head in bed.