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What Causes Pressure In Chest?

Posted on Mon, 9 Feb 2015

Question: When I eat I get pressure in the center of my chest and a sudden headaches

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Gastritis

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Pain in the lower chest followed by headache is typical of gastritis. Here is what you should do

1. Tab Omeprazole can be taken once daily before food for the pain. Continue with this for 7 days
2. Avoid spicy food, milk and milk products
3. Smaller meals 4-5 times a day is better than 3 large meals
4. Do not sleep immediately after dinner. Stay upright for 2 hours

If the problem persists please visit your GP for clinical examination.

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (10 minutes later)

I have a hiatal hernia and suffer from acid reflux. Is the headache part of this?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Headaches common with acid reflux

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Headaches are common with acid reflux. I recommend Omeprazole with domperidone combination once a day for the acid reflux instead of plain omeprazole.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar