What Causes Chest Pain?

Posted on Thu, 19 Jun 2014

Question: Now a days the chest is paining a bit and not able to have the food properly so can you pls suggest me what precautions to be taken.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

I would like to have some more information before I can give my opinion.

1. How long you are having this symptom?
2.Where exactly is the pain?
3. What exactly do you mean by not able to have the food properly?
4. Are you on any medications?

Kindly get back to me with these information and I am would give my opinion.
Regards,
Dr.R.K

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (5 hours later)

Hi DR.R.K,

1. From past 20-25 days.
2. Exactly Centre(chest part)..if i touch i can feel the pain.
3. Means i feel hungry and when i go to have food i have only little bit.
4. No.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (47 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Answer given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Most of the symptoms you have mentioned are suggestive of acid reflux disease and dyspepsia.
You can take medications like Nexpro-L once a day for 4 weeks.
Avoid coffee, citrus, tomatoes, spicy/masala food, smoking and alcohol.
Avoid large meals and eat multiple smaller meals. Go to bed at least 2-3 hours after food.

You have also mentioned that if you touch, you can feel the pain. That is not a symptom of the above mentioned diseases. You can take paracetamol for relief. If it persists, then you need to visit your doctor for a clinical examination and other tests.

I hope that answers your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.R.K

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj