HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Could Cause Pain In Between Chest Plate?

I have had pain in the soft spot between my chest plates for about a month now and more burping than normal. Also stress seems to make it worse. Sounds like acid reflux, but is that a dull pain you're aware of all the time which flares up after eating and during stress?

Wed, 30 Sep 2015
Report Abuse
Cardiologist 's  Response
Hello!

Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!

I understand your concern, and would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to a gasto esophageal disorder (reflux, gastritis, esophagitis, a hiatal hernia, etc).

You should know that the symptomatology related to the above disorders is very variable.

Heartburn and burping are typical of these disorders. Anxiety and spicy foods, including coffee are known to exacerbate the situation.

Have you tried to take any PPIs (omeprazole, lansoprazole, etc) or antiacids.

I strongly encourage you to start taking the above mentioned drugs. The relief of your symptoms would be very indicative for such disorder.

If your symptoms persist, I recommend consulting with a gastro enterologist and perform a GI endoscopy to examine better your digestive tract.

Hope to have been helpful!

Best regards,

Dr. Iliri
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Stress


Loading Online Doctors....
What Could Cause Pain In Between Chest Plate?

Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM! I understand your concern, and would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to a gasto esophageal disorder (reflux, gastritis, esophagitis, a hiatal hernia, etc). You should know that the symptomatology related to the above disorders is very variable. Heartburn and burping are typical of these disorders. Anxiety and spicy foods, including coffee are known to exacerbate the situation. Have you tried to take any PPIs (omeprazole, lansoprazole, etc) or antiacids. I strongly encourage you to start taking the above mentioned drugs. The relief of your symptoms would be very indicative for such disorder. If your symptoms persist, I recommend consulting with a gastro enterologist and perform a GI endoscopy to examine better your digestive tract. Hope to have been helpful! Best regards, Dr. Iliri