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What Causes Sore Throat And Painful Swallowing?
I woke up this morning with serious stomach cramps/pain and a tightness in my chest. After a little while, the pain decreased but I still have a sore throat and when I swallow or breathe deeply, it s as though I can feel the air/food/liquid traveling down and then getting stuck in my chest. It hurts there for a few seconds and then fades away. What could this be? Also--I m 21, female, and have been taking (for only a few days) penicillin and vicodin (only before bed) because I am getting my wisdom teeth out Wednesday and had an infection.
Tue, 25 Aug 2020
Hello,
The symptoms seem to be related to gastroesophageal reflux disease. The stomach acid may cause chest pain when is in the esophagus. I suggest using antacid such as Maalox three times a day. I also suggest to use a gastro protector such as Omeprazole 20 mg daily.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The symptoms seem to be related to gastroesophageal reflux disease. The stomach acid may cause chest pain when is in the esophagus. I suggest using antacid such as Maalox three times a day. I also suggest to use a gastro protector such as Omeprazole 20 mg daily.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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