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What Causes Lower Chest Pain And Upper Stomach Pain While Eating?

hey, when i went to go eat lunch today it didn't feel right swallowing and i guess i started to freak out and i started getting these pains in my like lower chest, upper stomach area, and any time i go to eat or drink something i get these reoccurring
Wed, 30 Sep 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your situation and problem.
By your history and description, possibility of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is more.
GERD 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 of Central lower chest pain, stomach pain, burping etc.
You need to follow certain lifestyle modifications along with drugs for symptomatic relief.
So avoid stress and tension. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals.
Take proton pump inhibitors (antacid).
Go for walk after meals. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in the bed to prevent reflux.
Quit smoking and alcohol if you have these habits. Loose weight if you are obese.
Don't worry, you will mostly improve with all these.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Lower Chest Pain And Upper Stomach Pain While Eating?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. By your history and description, possibility of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is more. GERD 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 of Central lower chest pain, stomach pain, burping etc. You need to follow certain lifestyle modifications along with drugs for symptomatic relief. So avoid stress and tension. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. Take proton pump inhibitors (antacid). Go for walk after meals. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in the bed to prevent reflux. Quit smoking and alcohol if you have these habits. Loose weight if you are obese. Don t worry, you will mostly improve with all these. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.