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What Does Pain In The Sternum Along With Runny Nose Indicate?

I have had issues with gerd for years but always controlled by Pepcid actor Prilosec. I have a stressful job and am over weight. Lately Pepcid has not kept it under control . I have been taking nexium with the Pepcid and about a week ago started having pain in my sternum are / esophagus and sometimes into back . I also started with a runny nose yesterday and feeling like my upper respiratory area was feeling like I was getting a virus of which I have a history of . I just woke from a sleep and am very dry and a burning sensation fills my chest and nose and I feel indigestion
Fri, 22 Dec 2017
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"As"per your clinical history is concerned please follow few lifestyle modifications like this -

1)Take all medications as prescribed by your treating Doctor.

2)Try to maintain a healthy weight. Excess weights put pressure on your abdomen, pushing up your stomach and causing acid to back up into your esophagus. If your weight is healthy, work to maintain it. If you are overweight or obese, work to slowly lose weight no more than 1 kilogram per week. Ask your doctor for help in devising a weight-loss strategy that will work for you.

2)Try to avoid tight-fitting clothing. Clothes that fit tightly around your waist put pressure on your abdomen and the lower esophageal sphincter.

3)Try to avoid foods and drinks that trigger heartburn. Everyone has specific triggers. Common triggers such as fatty or fried foods, tomato sauce, alcohol, chocolate, mint, garlic, onion, and caffeine may make heartburn worse. Avoid foods you know will trigger your heartburn.

4)Try to eat smaller meals. Avoid overeating by eating smaller meals.

5)Don't lie down after a meal. Wait at least three hours after eating before going to bed.

6)Elevate the head of your bed. If you regularly experience heartburn at night or while trying to sleep, put gravity to work for you. Place wood or cement blocks under the feet of your bed so that the head end is raised by 6 inches.

7)Don't smoke. Smoking decreases the lower esophageal sphincter's ability to function properly.

8)If above method along with medications fails to solve your problem then discuss with your treating Doctor about surgical procedures like [Nissen fundoplication]

For running nose please talk with your Doctor to prescribe antihistamine.

Hope that helps
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What Does Pain In The Sternum Along With Runny Nose Indicate?

Hello, Thanks for your query on HCM As per your clinical history is concerned please follow few lifestyle modifications like this - 1)Take all medications as prescribed by your treating Doctor. 2)Try to maintain a healthy weight. Excess weights put pressure on your abdomen, pushing up your stomach and causing acid to back up into your esophagus. If your weight is healthy, work to maintain it. If you are overweight or obese, work to slowly lose weight no more than 1 kilogram per week. Ask your doctor for help in devising a weight-loss strategy that will work for you. 2)Try to avoid tight-fitting clothing. Clothes that fit tightly around your waist put pressure on your abdomen and the lower esophageal sphincter. 3)Try to avoid foods and drinks that trigger heartburn. Everyone has specific triggers. Common triggers such as fatty or fried foods, tomato sauce, alcohol, chocolate, mint, garlic, onion, and caffeine may make heartburn worse. Avoid foods you know will trigger your heartburn. 4)Try to eat smaller meals. Avoid overeating by eating smaller meals. 5)Don t lie down after a meal. Wait at least three hours after eating before going to bed. 6)Elevate the head of your bed. If you regularly experience heartburn at night or while trying to sleep, put gravity to work for you. Place wood or cement blocks under the feet of your bed so that the head end is raised by 6 inches. 7)Don t smoke. Smoking decreases the lower esophageal sphincter s ability to function properly. 8)If above method along with medications fails to solve your problem then discuss with your treating Doctor about surgical procedures like [Nissen fundoplication] For running nose please talk with your Doctor to prescribe antihistamine. Hope that helps