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What Causes Severe Pain In The Mid Chest Despite Taking Aspirin And Ibuprofen?
I have been having pretty bad chest pain, in the middle of the chest and a little higher. I have taken aspirin as well as ibuprofen and an anti acid tablet but no relief at all. I keep burping up bubbles phlem from my throat and my throat fills kind of clogged and a little hard to swollen
Thu, 18 May 2017
Hello , Aspirin and ibuprofen are pain killers .They would aggravate ( increase ) the gastric burning pain as the corrode the stomach lining . Hence by taking medicine OTC , you are harming yourself more . The symptoms you describe are characteristic of pain due to severe gastritis and reflux .
Along with antacid take a proton pump inhibitor ( Omepraxole 40 mg ) amd consult a doctor for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate medication .
Wishing you good health .
Regards Dr Mody
Along with antacid take a proton pump inhibitor ( Omepraxole 40 mg ) amd consult a doctor for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate medication .
Wishing you good health .
Regards Dr Mody
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