What Causes A Radiating Warmth From The Chest Area Under The Sternum?

Posted on Wed, 18 Feb 2015

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Question : I have sudden warmth radiating from my chest just under my sternum and some light headedness. It went away in a few minutes and then returned. I have a hiatal hernia. This scared me because I have never had it before. I am female, 66 yrs. old and in good health, eat well, exercise almost daily and not overweight. I took some vitamins this evening about 1/2 hour before symptoms: vit C, Theracumin, magnesium.

Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Acid reflux and Theracumin possible causes

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Thanks for HCM.
The warmth you felt under your sternum could be due to gastroesophageal reflux.
The acidic contents of stomach reflux in to the food pipe causing this symptom.
The hiatal hernia that you have is a risk factor for reflux.
You can take prilosec for relief.

Theracumin that you took also can cause warmth that you have described.

If there is recurrent light headedness, please check your blood pressure and also get an EKG done.

I hope that answers your question.

With kind regards,
Dr.Barani

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