Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Pain In The Sternum And Difficulty In Swallowing Foods?
23 year old daughter has pain in the sternum, difficulty swallowing any foods, even a smoothie, difficulty breathing. Has had a sinus infecton, on antibiotics since Friday, it is Tuesday. No call back from doctor, urgent care told her she had heartburn and sent her away...should I take her to ER
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
hi
Yes take her to ER. She requires pantaprazole and domperidone for heart burn and hastening gastric emptying, she must avoid spicy food, red meat, wine or alcohol, bakery foods, have frequent small meals and plenty of water and liquid diet.Her problem should subside soon, otherwise there may be referral to gastro specialist and if need be, upper GI endoscopy. But first folow treatment as advised for 2-3 days, should settle
best wishes
Yes take her to ER. She requires pantaprazole and domperidone for heart burn and hastening gastric emptying, she must avoid spicy food, red meat, wine or alcohol, bakery foods, have frequent small meals and plenty of water and liquid diet.Her problem should subside soon, otherwise there may be referral to gastro specialist and if need be, upper GI endoscopy. But first folow treatment as advised for 2-3 days, should settle
best wishes
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Esophageal dysphagia
Loading Online Doctors....