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What Causes Burning Sensation In The Chest?

44 year old male 5'11 188 lbs. Been having burning sensation in the chest for yers. All cardiac tests are negative. Was treated for acid reflux 4-5 years ago. The pain lasts all day for weeks on end. Suddley it's gone but always comes back. Can't seem to get any answers.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
In my opinion you are having mostly uncontrolled GERD ( gastroesophageal 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.
Along with antacids, you need following lifestyle modifications for better symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid hot and spicy food.
2. Avoid stress and tension.
3. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals.
4. Go for walk after meals.
5. Keep 2 - 3 pillows under head in bed to prevent reflux.
6. Get done upper GI scopy to rule out H.pylori infection in stomach. As h.pylori induced gastritis can be the cause for chronic uncontrolled GERD.
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What Causes Burning Sensation In The Chest?

Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you are having mostly uncontrolled GERD ( gastroesophageal 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. Along with antacids, you need following lifestyle modifications for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid hot and spicy food. 2. Avoid stress and tension. 3. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 4. Go for walk after meals. 5. Keep 2 - 3 pillows under head in bed to prevent reflux. 6. Get done upper GI scopy to rule out H.pylori infection in stomach. As h.pylori induced gastritis can be the cause for chronic uncontrolled GERD.