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What Causes Upper Abdominal Pain, Something Stuck In Esophagus, Heartburn, Acid Reflux?

I have been having pain in my upper abdomen in my back along with pain when I lay down or breath in. I also have trouble getting a deep breath and I also feel like I have something stuck in my esophagus, top of my rin cage. I have been suffering with heartburn & acid reflux too.
Tue, 25 Feb 2014
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issues like heartburn , reflux and pain right hypochondrium with a feeling of something stuck in the esophagus needs an endoscopic exam of the gastrointestinal tract.
Meanwhile Modifying diet and lifestyle is a good start.Following will help
Losing weight (if overweight)
Avoiding alcohol, chocolate, citrus juice, and tomato-based products
Avoiding peppermint, coffee, and possibly the onion family
Eating small, frequent meals rather than large meals
Waiting 3 hours after a meal to lie down
Refraining from ingesting food (except liquids) within 3 hours of bedtime
Elevating the head of the bed 8 inches
Avoiding bending or stooping positions
Stay in touch with your gastro enterologist for further management.
Take care
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What Causes Upper Abdominal Pain, Something Stuck In Esophagus, Heartburn, Acid Reflux?

Thank you for asking! issues like heartburn , reflux and pain right hypochondrium with a feeling of something stuck in the esophagus needs an endoscopic exam of the gastrointestinal tract. Meanwhile Modifying diet and lifestyle is a good start.Following will help Losing weight (if overweight) Avoiding alcohol, chocolate, citrus juice, and tomato-based products Avoiding peppermint, coffee, and possibly the onion family Eating small, frequent meals rather than large meals Waiting 3 hours after a meal to lie down Refraining from ingesting food (except liquids) within 3 hours of bedtime Elevating the head of the bed 8 inches Avoiding bending or stooping positions Stay in touch with your gastro enterologist for further management. Take care