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What Is The Treatment For Heaviness In The Chest?

Hi. I feel hungry but I am not able to eat much. I feel nauseating all the time, have heavy chest and so unable to breathe easily. Am forced to take burps as it releases little pressure as I feel. I don't know what to do. Feeling miserable and uneasy.
Fri, 10 Apr 2015
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Thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
In my opinion you are having GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) mostly.
It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter.
Because of this, the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms like nausea, gaseous feeling, burping, chest heaviness etc.
So better to follow these steps for symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid stress and tension.
2. Avoid hot and spicy food.
3. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals.
4. Start proton pump inhibitors.
5. Go for walk after meals.
6. KKeep 2-3 pillows under head in the bed to prevent reflux.
7. Avoid alcohol and smoking if you have such habits.
8. Loose weight, if you are obese.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
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What Is The Treatment For Heaviness In The Chest?

Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you are having GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) mostly. It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this, the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms like nausea, gaseous feeling, burping, chest heaviness etc. So better to follow these steps for symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid stress and tension. 2. Avoid hot and spicy food. 3. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 4. Start proton pump inhibitors. 5. Go for walk after meals. 6. KKeep 2-3 pillows under head in the bed to prevent reflux. 7. Avoid alcohol and smoking if you have such habits. 8. Loose weight, if you are obese. Don t worry, you will be alright.