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What Causes Chest Aches Along With Frequent Belching?

41 yr old male. good health. active. woke up with chest pain and belching. Chest aches and worse with deep breath. Continue to belch regularly for 2 hours. No dizziness, sweating, shortness of breath, nausea, fainting, or pain in the neck, jaw, arms
Tue, 8 Sep 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your situation and problem.
Possibility of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is more.
No need to worry for major cardiac and Pulmonary causes because you are not having radiating chest pain or breathlessness or sweating.
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 the symptoms of chest pain and belching.
So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid stress and tension. Drink plenty of fluids.
2. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals.
3. Start proton pump inhibitors and prokinetic drugs.
4. Go for walk after meals. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in the bed.
5. Quit alcohol or smoking if you have these habits. Loose weight if you are obese.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these lifestyle modifications.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Chest Aches Along With Frequent Belching?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. Possibility of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is more. No need to worry for major cardiac and Pulmonary causes because you are not having radiating chest pain or breathlessness or sweating. 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 the symptoms of chest pain and belching. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid stress and tension. Drink plenty of fluids. 2. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 3. Start proton pump inhibitors and prokinetic drugs. 4. Go for walk after meals. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in the bed. 5. Quit alcohol or smoking if you have these habits. Loose weight if you are obese. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these lifestyle modifications. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.