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Suggest Treatment For Chest Pain

I am 33 yr old female in overweight range. I have had episodes of mid sternal chest pain. One episode was while eating. Another was hours after eating. It can be discribes as a spasm and pressure. The day after my mid stomach has a dull pain remaining most of day and night. Zantac, Tums, and Gas X did not help. Any thoughts?
Mon, 11 Jul 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Possibility of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) related chest pain is more because your pain is associated with eating.
GERD is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause symptoms of chest tightness, chest pain, burning, burping etc.
Excess of body weight is the main cause for laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter.
Only drugs are not sufficient to control GERD symptoms. You need to follow below mentioned lifestyle modifications for better symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food.
2. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
3. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals.
4. Go for walking after meals.
5. Loose weight and stay fit and healthy.
6. Quit smoking and Alcohol if you have these habits.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Chest Pain

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Possibility of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) related chest pain is more because your pain is associated with eating. GERD is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause symptoms of chest tightness, chest pain, burning, burping etc. Excess of body weight is the main cause for laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Only drugs are not sufficient to control GERD symptoms. You need to follow below mentioned lifestyle modifications for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. 2. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. 3. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 4. Go for walking after meals. 5. Loose weight and stay fit and healthy. 6. Quit smoking and Alcohol if you have these habits. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.