I've been feeling really weird and tried to make myself vomit by putting my hand in my mouth. But when I spit, I noticed some blood type saliva and felt like something was stuck in my throat. I'm seriously worried. Do you think it's because I put too much pressure on my throat, or maybe my nails caused some bleeding? There weren't large amounts of blood, just some small specks. No other health problems here, and my recent CBC was all normal. What could be causing this? Please help, I'm really scared.

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I've been feeling this strange heaviness in my chest after I eat anything, and sometimes it feels like burning. Occasionally, I even get a sensation that feels kind of like muscle pain. It's been going on for a while, and even though I had an echo and ECG done a few months ago that were normal, I'm still worried. I also take medication for blood pressure. What could be causing these symptoms?

After eating anything, feeling heaviness in the chest and burning sensation, along with muscle pain, can be symptoms of acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Since your echo and ECG were normal 3 months ago, and you are taking blood pressure medication, it is important to address the possibility of acid reflux. I recommend taking an over-the-counter proton pump inhibitor (PPI) such as omeprazole 20mg once daily before breakfast for at least 2 weeks. Additionally, you can try antacids like Tums as needed for immediate relief of symptoms. It is also advisable to avoid spicy and fatty foods, eat smaller meals, and not lie down immediately after eating. If your symptoms persist despite these measures, it would be best to follow up with your doctor for further evaluation and management.

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