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What Causes Burning Sensation In Chest?

Last night i went to urgent care from what felt like the most severe burning inside my chest. They told me it was probably just heartburn and gave me some meds to keep my stomach from producing acid. Today I woke up with a different kind of pain in my chest. It feels constantly like pressure on my chest, and hurts to breathe deeply. The worst part is when I swallow. Water, food, too much saliva, and sometimes just randomly I get a terrible pain in my chest that makes it so I need to pause as it passes my sternum area. Please help.
Tue, 31 Oct 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is more likely.
GERD is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this, the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause symptoms of central burning chest pain, chest tightness, chest pressure etc.
So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in GERD.
1. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food.
2. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals.
3. Take pantoprazole and levosulperide combination on empty stomach twice daily.
4. Go for walking after meals. Loose weight if you are obese. Quit smoking and alcohol if you have these habits.
5. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in your bed.
6. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Burning Sensation In Chest?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is more likely. GERD is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this, the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause symptoms of central burning chest pain, chest tightness, chest pressure etc. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in GERD. 1. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. 2. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 3. Take pantoprazole and levosulperide combination on empty stomach twice daily. 4. Go for walking after meals. Loose weight if you are obese. Quit smoking and alcohol if you have these habits. 5. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in your bed. 6. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.