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What Is Causing Pressure From The Center Of My Chest To The Throat?

what is causing the tightness in the center of my chest that extends to my throat. I feel like I have to burp. but when I force myself to burp it does not relieve the pressure that I thought was gas. I took a phazyme about 20 minues ago. and I took 2 ibuprofen abou 15 minutes ago. no change
Mon, 30 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

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 chest pain, bloating, nausea, burping, central burning epigastric pain etc. Don't take ibuprofen as it can worsen GERD.. Follow these steps for better symptomatic relief.

1. Take pantoprazole and levosulperide combination on empty stomach twice daily.
2. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in bed to prevent reflux.
3. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals.
4. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
5. Quit smoking and alcohol if you have these habits.

Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Is Causing Pressure From The Center Of My Chest To The Throat?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. 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 chest pain, bloating, nausea, burping, central burning epigastric pain etc. Don t take ibuprofen as it can worsen GERD.. Follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Take pantoprazole and levosulperide combination on empty stomach twice daily. 2. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in bed to prevent reflux. 3. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 4. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. 5. Quit smoking and alcohol if you have these habits. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.