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Feel Something In The Middle Of Chest Like Need To Smoke. Burning And Scratchy And Eats More. Suggest?
Question: Hi,
I feel something in the middle of my chest, i dont know how to explain it.. Its like when i feel need to smoke a cigarette, like burning, scratchy, and i am a smoker but that feeling is not satisfied, also that makes me eat a lot, i dont have control on it, and i know i am not hungry but simply i cant control it. That happens for three months and i feel so bad because i dont know what is it, i cant satisfied that feeling, it bothers me a lot, and i used to be very skinny, but now i am fat, and that makes me feel depressed.
Thank you
I feel something in the middle of my chest, i dont know how to explain it.. Its like when i feel need to smoke a cigarette, like burning, scratchy, and i am a smoker but that feeling is not satisfied, also that makes me eat a lot, i dont have control on it, and i know i am not hungry but simply i cant control it. That happens for three months and i feel so bad because i dont know what is it, i cant satisfied that feeling, it bothers me a lot, and i used to be very skinny, but now i am fat, and that makes me feel depressed.
Thank you
Brief Answer:
Seems like Acid reflux
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
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It seems you might be suffering from acid reflux or GERD.
All you will need is antacids to neutralize the acid content that is being excessively secreted in your stomach. The content seems to be moving all the way from your stomach to your oesophagus, then causes that sensation you are having.
Taking antacids or H2 inhibitors might help. Weight gain probably came as a result of eating much. You need to start exercises regularly.
If this persist, then you will need to see a doctor for examination and maybe some run some tests.
Hope this helps and wish you the best.
Dr. Nsah
Seems like Acid reflux
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting on XXXXXXX
It seems you might be suffering from acid reflux or GERD.
All you will need is antacids to neutralize the acid content that is being excessively secreted in your stomach. The content seems to be moving all the way from your stomach to your oesophagus, then causes that sensation you are having.
Taking antacids or H2 inhibitors might help. Weight gain probably came as a result of eating much. You need to start exercises regularly.
If this persist, then you will need to see a doctor for examination and maybe some run some tests.
Hope this helps and wish you the best.
Dr. Nsah
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you,
Do you think it is better to see a doctor or take medicines on my hand? What medicines are better and how long i have to take? And also i realised that sometimes i can not eat warm food.
Do you think it is better to see a doctor or take medicines on my hand? What medicines are better and how long i have to take? And also i realised that sometimes i can not eat warm food.
Brief Answer:
your welcome
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Antacids or h2 inhibitors can be gotten over-the-counter. You may get magnesium hydroxide (antacids)) chewable tablets (2 tablets twice/trice daily for 5-10 days depending on how you feel) or cimetidine 200mg (2 tabs twice daily) or ranitidine 150 mg (1table twice daily) both being h2 inhibitors. Others used for gastroduodenal ulcers could be protein pump inhibitors such as omeprazole (but could be gotten only through prescription).
I feel it is always better to see a doctor first hand when you have any ill health so he can confirm what ever suspicions you may be having.
Hope this helps further.
Dr. Nsah
your welcome
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Antacids or h2 inhibitors can be gotten over-the-counter. You may get magnesium hydroxide (antacids)) chewable tablets (2 tablets twice/trice daily for 5-10 days depending on how you feel) or cimetidine 200mg (2 tabs twice daily) or ranitidine 150 mg (1table twice daily) both being h2 inhibitors. Others used for gastroduodenal ulcers could be protein pump inhibitors such as omeprazole (but could be gotten only through prescription).
I feel it is always better to see a doctor first hand when you have any ill health so he can confirm what ever suspicions you may be having.
Hope this helps further.
Dr. Nsah
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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