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What Causes Balloon-like Sensation Under The Breasts?

age 78, female, feeling of balloon under breast ( ie feeling of overextended) tightness. ( am overweight by 40 pounds), eating lightly lately, sensation of under breast at stomach area,not pain but feeling of a balloon ready to burst, discomfort not pain. In process of a trip out of state, do have much stress. Marilyn at YYYY@YYYY
posted on Mon, 19 May 2014
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Thanks for your question on HCM.
By your history and description, I think you are having gaseous distention which gives you balloon like feeling.
This is mostly related to GERD ( Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease ). 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.
Try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid hot and spicy food.
2. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals.
3. Avoid stress and anxiety.
4. Start proton pump inhibitor.
5. Go for walk after meals.
6. Keep 2 - 3 pillows under head in the bed.
7. Avoid smoking and alcohol if you have this habit.
8. Loose weight.
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What Causes Balloon-like Sensation Under The Breasts?

Thanks for your question on HCM. By your history and description, I think you are having gaseous distention which gives you balloon like feeling. This is mostly related to GERD ( Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease ). 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. Try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid hot and spicy food. 2. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 3. Avoid stress and anxiety. 4. Start proton pump inhibitor. 5. Go for walk after meals. 6. Keep 2 - 3 pillows under head in the bed. 7. Avoid smoking and alcohol if you have this habit. 8. Loose weight.