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What Could Cause Pressure In Sternum Area Especially After Drinking?

Hi, I notice a slight pressure in my sternum area, especially after a night of drinking. I do have acid reflux, but I worried as to what this could be. It feels right on the bone area when i move or laugh a certian way, not pain but slight pressure...
Wed, 25 Feb 2015
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Thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
In my opinion you are having GERD ( gastroesophageal reflux disease ) mostly.
Because this is worsen by alcohol intake.
And your symptoms are worse after drinking alcohol.
But better to rule out cardiac cause first.
So get done ecg.
If ecg is normal then no need to worry for cardiac cause.
You are having GERD mostly.
It 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.
This is further worsen by alcohol.
So better to follow these steps for symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid hot and spicy food.
2. Avoid stress and tension.
3. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals.
4. Start Proton pump inhibitors.
5. Avoid alcohol drinking.
6. Go for walk after meals.
7. Loose weight if you are obese.

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What Could Cause Pressure In Sternum Area Especially After Drinking?

Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you are having GERD ( gastroesophageal reflux disease ) mostly. Because this is worsen by alcohol intake. And your symptoms are worse after drinking alcohol. But better to rule out cardiac cause first. So get done ecg. If ecg is normal then no need to worry for cardiac cause. You are having GERD mostly. It 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. This is further worsen by alcohol. So better to follow these steps for symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid hot and spicy food. 2. Avoid stress and tension. 3. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 4. Start Proton pump inhibitors. 5. Avoid alcohol drinking. 6. Go for walk after meals. 7. Loose weight if you are obese.