Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Heaviness In The Chest?
Question: Hi, I've been feeling a heavy feeling in the center of my chest recently. It's not painful, but feels weird. It seems to go away after taking an antacid pill. Is this a symptom of an impending heart attack?
Brief Answer:
Chest pain and its causes
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
You are feeling heaviness in the chest ( recently ) and relieved by antacid i.e. this clearly indicate that such type of heaviness feeling may be due to hyperacidity or acid reflux .
So avoid spicy , greasy foods .
It also might help to avoid eating or drinking for 2-3 hours before you lie down .To help control stomach acid ( chest heaviness feeling ) ,one should not drink alcohol or drinks with caffeine in them or eat chocolates or pizza or burger.
As you already taking antacid pill , so don't take any tension ,whenever feel such symptoms take antacid.
Tension , over eating and anxiety are other possibilities of such heaviness.
If you have any doubt then just get in one ECG to rule out any heart attack .
Heart attack usually related to high risky life style, tension , high lipids in blood , feeling of pain during exertion etc , so don't take any tension.
Hope I have answered your question . If any other question , you can ask in follow up.
Good luck.
Chest pain and its causes
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
You are feeling heaviness in the chest ( recently ) and relieved by antacid i.e. this clearly indicate that such type of heaviness feeling may be due to hyperacidity or acid reflux .
So avoid spicy , greasy foods .
It also might help to avoid eating or drinking for 2-3 hours before you lie down .To help control stomach acid ( chest heaviness feeling ) ,one should not drink alcohol or drinks with caffeine in them or eat chocolates or pizza or burger.
As you already taking antacid pill , so don't take any tension ,whenever feel such symptoms take antacid.
Tension , over eating and anxiety are other possibilities of such heaviness.
If you have any doubt then just get in one ECG to rule out any heart attack .
Heart attack usually related to high risky life style, tension , high lipids in blood , feeling of pain during exertion etc , so don't take any tension.
Hope I have answered your question . If any other question , you can ask in follow up.
Good luck.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
Thank You.
Brief Answer:
Thanks
Detailed Answer:
Thanks if you have any more queries please use HEALTH CARE MAGIC again.
Wish you a good health, Take care
Thanks
Detailed Answer:
Thanks if you have any more queries please use HEALTH CARE MAGIC again.
Wish you a good health, Take care
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
