What Causes Pain In Upper Stomach And Chest Area?

Posted on Wed, 20 Aug 2014

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Question : I have pain in my upper stomach and chest area last year I had a hernia operation since then if I eat later then 2pm I throw up what might be wrong

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Was it a hiatus hernia?

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing in

Was it a hiatus hernia that was operated for ?
What was the surgery done ?
Was it open or laparoscopic ?

Have you been investigated for endoscopy and/or ultrasound after surgery ?

In all prevailing circumstances start a proton pump inhibitor and a domperidone tablet before breakfast and before dinner

Get back to me with the information
I will be in a better position to help you

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (12 minutes later)

It was a hiatus hernia I had laparoscopic surgery I do take a 24 hour anti gas pill in am is there anything I should worry about

no follow up has been done or ultrasound my chest has constant pressure and pain and shortness of breath

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not exactly

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for the information

I would say nothing to worry about but on a safer side go for a followup endoscopy to rule out any acute excacerbation of inflammation or reoccurance of hernia

If you are obese try to loose weight
If under stress manage your stress levels

Hope this helps
DO write back in case of concern

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