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What Causes Heartburn After Eating Particular Food?

I once had a piece of deep fried shrimp. Deep fried foods do not bother me. After eating just one small piece of the shrimp I had an extreme pain in my chest similar to the feeling of heartburn. It lasted for several hours and antacids did not help. The pain was very intense. Just felt a tiny bit tight, maybe even. I was just wondering if I may be allergic to shrimp, or if it was a sign of something else.
Fri, 24 Jun 2016
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Hi
Welcome
I have gone through your query.

Based on the information it looks like Gastritis

I would suggest you few measures that will be beneficial.
Take capsule omeprazole 20 mg once daily empty stomach, before breakfast for a week.
Avoid spicy and oily food for few days till the symptoms are resolved. Avoid or reduce the intake of meat, dairy products, and add more fiber to your diet. Eat lots of salads, vegetables, fresh fruits.
Avoid excess consumption of tea/ coffee/ hydrogenated drinks. Avoid smoking and alcohol, if any.
Eat frequent small meals instead of heavy ones and do not starve. Do not lie down immediately after food, walk for at least 10 to 15 minutes. Keep your head end slightly raised when sleeping.
Maintain a gap of atleast 2 hrs in between dinner and going to bed.
Eat light meals prepared under hygienic conditions. Avoid eating fast and talking while eating.
Regular exercise is very much essential. Follow this measures your symptoms should reduce.
Follow this measures you should be fine.
If you have any further doubt, I'll be glad to help you out.
Take care
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What Causes Heartburn After Eating Particular Food?

Hi Welcome I have gone through your query. Based on the information it looks like Gastritis I would suggest you few measures that will be beneficial. Take capsule omeprazole 20 mg once daily empty stomach, before breakfast for a week. Avoid spicy and oily food for few days till the symptoms are resolved. Avoid or reduce the intake of meat, dairy products, and add more fiber to your diet. Eat lots of salads, vegetables, fresh fruits. Avoid excess consumption of tea/ coffee/ hydrogenated drinks. Avoid smoking and alcohol, if any. Eat frequent small meals instead of heavy ones and do not starve. Do not lie down immediately after food, walk for at least 10 to 15 minutes. Keep your head end slightly raised when sleeping. Maintain a gap of atleast 2 hrs in between dinner and going to bed. Eat light meals prepared under hygienic conditions. Avoid eating fast and talking while eating. Regular exercise is very much essential. Follow this measures your symptoms should reduce. Follow this measures you should be fine. If you have any further doubt, I ll be glad to help you out. Take care