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What Causes Burning Sensation In The Chest?

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Posted on Thu, 17 Nov 2016
Question: I need some help
After i eat about 1 hour later
My top chest twitches i feel like burning in throught?
Are this symptoms of gerd or is it heart related?
I am a health anxiety sufferer
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Guidelines given

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone very carefully through your query. The mentioned problem seems to be due to gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) and not does not seem to be heart related. Such problems are usually triggered by anxiety and result from alteration in the gastrointestinal movements. Our gastrointestinal tract has a forward propulsive movement (peristalsis) that moves the food material forward as it is digested, absorbed and finally expelled as feces. If somehow this movement gets hampered, food along with the digestive juices would stagnate, stomach acid will reflux into the food pipe and on the other hand the bowel habits would not be proper. Degradation of undigested food in the intestines by the intestinal bacteria would lead to the excess gas formation.

In order to relieve yourself, you need to do the following:
* Avoid spicy food. Take small but frequent meals. Avoid long gaps between meals.
* Avoid alcohol intake (if it a part of your habit).
* Take Prilosec (omeprazole) once daily before breakfast.
* Take plenty of green leafy vegetables as well as other sources of dietary fibers. Take fiber supplements like isabgol/psyllium husk or senna. I would insist you to increase your dietary fiber intake.
* Regular morning walk and exercise to keep the bowel movements proper.
* If I had a patient like you I would perhaps have suggested Prodep 20 mg tablet once daily for at least 2 months (it may take time for the action to set in).
* Take curd or yogurt on daily basis.
* Yoga and meditation should help.
It contains beneficial bacteria and should help.

Hopefully that would help.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (4 hours later)
Ok thanks for a detailed reply
Now i just felt a hiccup i heart like my beat stopped then started again
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Glad that you found it helpful

Detailed Answer:
Hiccups usually occur due to reflux. In such cases sipping small amounts of water continuously usually resolves the problem.

Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Burning Sensation In The Chest?

Brief Answer: Guidelines given Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. I have gone very carefully through your query. The mentioned problem seems to be due to gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) and not does not seem to be heart related. Such problems are usually triggered by anxiety and result from alteration in the gastrointestinal movements. Our gastrointestinal tract has a forward propulsive movement (peristalsis) that moves the food material forward as it is digested, absorbed and finally expelled as feces. If somehow this movement gets hampered, food along with the digestive juices would stagnate, stomach acid will reflux into the food pipe and on the other hand the bowel habits would not be proper. Degradation of undigested food in the intestines by the intestinal bacteria would lead to the excess gas formation. In order to relieve yourself, you need to do the following: * Avoid spicy food. Take small but frequent meals. Avoid long gaps between meals. * Avoid alcohol intake (if it a part of your habit). * Take Prilosec (omeprazole) once daily before breakfast. * Take plenty of green leafy vegetables as well as other sources of dietary fibers. Take fiber supplements like isabgol/psyllium husk or senna. I would insist you to increase your dietary fiber intake. * Regular morning walk and exercise to keep the bowel movements proper. * If I had a patient like you I would perhaps have suggested Prodep 20 mg tablet once daily for at least 2 months (it may take time for the action to set in). * Take curd or yogurt on daily basis. * Yoga and meditation should help. It contains beneficial bacteria and should help. Hopefully that would help. Let me know if I could help further. Regards