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What Causes Twitching In Chest Area After Eating Food?

Posted on Mon, 22 Jun 2015

Question: Hi

I have noticed when i eat my left should and chest start twitching and i get random pops and burst feelings all over chest no pain but makes me think my heart has a problem
I get a ache in left shoulder a dull pain that comes and goes?

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Following advice...

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.

Your symptoms are not typical for cardiac issues. They seems more related to gastrointestinal issues especially GERD (gastro esophageal reflux disease, acid reflux)

If you were my patient I would recommend to do the following examinations in order to find out the etiology of your problems:
- Blood work
- ecg
- chest x ray
- abdominal ultrasound
- cardiac echo
- upper endoscopy

Meantime I would recommend as follows:
- eat often an din small portions
- avoid spicy food
- avoid caffeine, carbonated drink, energy drink and alcohol
- use simethicone tablets and PPi (omeprasole)
This measures will help to relive your symptoms.

Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (29 minutes later)

Ok thanks for your help

Can GAS cause these symptoms?
I had ECGs in the past and all are normal blood trst about 6 months ago all normal

I get a aching pain shoulder blade were it meets the chest

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Following advice...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

Gas is manifested with bowel and stomach distention and cause stomach acid reflux (GERD). GERD symptoms include stomach distention, chest pain and other symptoms you are having.

Please follow my suggestions above to relieve your symptoms.

Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (42 hours later)

I have a issue my left side by shoulder twitches alot after i eat and when i put my hand on it i can feel the bubbles could gerd cause this

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Following advice.

Detailed Answer:
Hi back, XXX

As I said earlier, what you are experiencing is caused by bowel distention that is a common complication of GERD or other gastrointestinal issues.

Your symptoms are suggestive for GERD and treating GERD will relieve your symptoms.

Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar