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Chest Tightness And Abdominal Bloating. Not Cured By Medicine. Is There Any Complication?

Posted on Fri, 18 Jan 2013

Question: stomach bloatingi have had a bloated painful stomachs for weeks now. it feels tender on the lower left side and sometimes makes my chest and back feel tight.

i have taken antacids and gas relieving medications and nothing works.

is it serious?

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (1 hour later)

Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini and I am pleased to answer your query.

Tenderness in left lower quadrant most often is due to diverticulitis.

You need a course of antibiotics. Try to take liquid and a bland diet. Try to avoid fiber till the pain goes away.

I hope that answers your question.
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Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (19 minutes later)

will this also be causing the tight chest and feeling of being full?

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (3 minutes later)

Hi,
No, diverticulitis does not cause tightness in the chest and feeling being full.
This could be due to acid peptic disease.
OTC prilosec would be helpful.

I hope that answers your question.
If you have no more questions, kindly accept this answer and rate this service.

Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini

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