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What Causes Difficulty In Swallowing Along With Pain In Chest?

When swallowing I feel like something is stuck but it lower in my chest, and it hurts. I started feeling like this about 2 days ago and thought I had eaten too fast and not chewed My food properly. The feeling was higher up and seems to have moved down to middle of chest. Antacid doesn t help for long or get rid of it.
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Hi,

Your problem seems to be due to eating a big bite hurriedly which caused trauma to the epiglottis, throat & possibly esophagus. Hyper acidity causing damage to these parts by acid regurgitation, if you have it, may add to the symptoms.

You need to take antacid like Gelusil tablets & proton pump inhibitor over the counter (Ranitidin). Eat bland, non-sticky & non oily food at room temperature. Avoid fasting. Eat small servings frequently (2 hourly cold milk). Take anti inflammatory pill if pain. Consult doctor if there's no relief in 4-5 days.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Difficulty In Swallowing Along With Pain In Chest?

Hi, Your problem seems to be due to eating a big bite hurriedly which caused trauma to the epiglottis, throat & possibly esophagus. Hyper acidity causing damage to these parts by acid regurgitation, if you have it, may add to the symptoms. You need to take antacid like Gelusil tablets & proton pump inhibitor over the counter (Ranitidin). Eat bland, non-sticky & non oily food at room temperature. Avoid fasting. Eat small servings frequently (2 hourly cold milk). Take anti inflammatory pill if pain. Consult doctor if there s no relief in 4-5 days. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician