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Why Am I Having Burning Feelings In My Lungs?

I am a 42 year old female. Yesterday, I started having a burning feeling in my lungs, as if someone set them on fire. I went to work today but had to return home this morning. I feel tired beyond normal and i threw up. My chest feels real heavier but I do not feel like I have a fever.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
In my opinion you are having GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) mostly.
But better to get done ecg to rule out cardiac cause.
If ecg is normal then it is mostly due to GERD.
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 the symptoms of burning chest pain and vomiting.
Try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid stress and tension.
2. Avoid hot and spicy food.
3. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals.
4. Start proton pump inhibitors.
5. Go for walk after meals.
6. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in the bed to prevent reflux.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
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Why Am I Having Burning Feelings In My Lungs?

Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you are having GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) mostly. But better to get done ecg to rule out cardiac cause. If ecg is normal then it is mostly due to GERD. 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 the symptoms of burning chest pain and vomiting. Try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid stress and tension. 2. Avoid hot and spicy food. 3. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 4. Start proton pump inhibitors. 5. Go for walk after meals. 6. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in the bed to prevent reflux. Don t worry, you will be alright.