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What Causes Pain In Chest While Swallowing?

My chest hurts every time I swallow food or liquid. At first I thought it was heart related but now I'm not so sure. It is concentrated about 4 or 5 inches above my sternum and radiates ourward. It lasts for a while and then diminishes until the next bite or swallow.
Fri, 6 Nov 2015
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Hi Dear ,

As per your query you have chest hurts every time you swallow food or liquid . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like tumors , conditions that cause the esophagus to narrow , neuromuscular conditions , stroke and GERD ( gastrointestinal reflux disease ) . Smoking or excessive use of alcohol can also cause such problem . I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order X-ray of upper digestive track , endoscopy of esophagus and acidity test . Doctor may prescribe proton pump inhibitor and H2 blockers . Doctor may also refer you to cardiologist if he/she find problem to be related with cardiac problem . For now avoid spicy and heavy food specially at night and take proper rest .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Pain In Chest While Swallowing?

Hi Dear , As per your query you have chest hurts every time you swallow food or liquid . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like tumors , conditions that cause the esophagus to narrow , neuromuscular conditions , stroke and GERD ( gastrointestinal reflux disease ) . Smoking or excessive use of alcohol can also cause such problem . I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order X-ray of upper digestive track , endoscopy of esophagus and acidity test . Doctor may prescribe proton pump inhibitor and H2 blockers . Doctor may also refer you to cardiologist if he/she find problem to be related with cardiac problem . For now avoid spicy and heavy food specially at night and take proper rest . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari