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What Causes Indigestion In An Obese Person?

I m a 69 year old woman. About 20 lbs overweight. No major health problems. Low thyroid. High cholesterol I was just sitting here watching tv. All of a sudden I had a burning in my throat and chest. Lasted a few minutes. Now it s gone. I usually do not have problems with indigestion. Could this be heart problems.
Wed, 4 Oct 2017
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Hi,
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com.

I had gone through your question I can understand your concern about your stomach upset.

As per your history it seems to me that you are having reflux esophagitis, regulations of gastric acid to esophagus because of acidity.

No it can't be because of any heart ailments. It is simply due to high acid concentration, may because of over eating or because of spicy food or post meal heavy exercise.

You can have medication like omperazole empty stomach in morning for a week.

Hope my answer will help you and visit us back if you have any further queries.

Regards
Dr Muzaffer Hussain Parray.
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What Causes Indigestion In An Obese Person?

Hi, Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com. I had gone through your question I can understand your concern about your stomach upset. As per your history it seems to me that you are having reflux esophagitis, regulations of gastric acid to esophagus because of acidity. No it can t be because of any heart ailments. It is simply due to high acid concentration, may because of over eating or because of spicy food or post meal heavy exercise. You can have medication like omperazole empty stomach in morning for a week. Hope my answer will help you and visit us back if you have any further queries. Regards Dr Muzaffer Hussain Parray.