- Male
- 34 Years
- 20/02/2025
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?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
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.
Dr. Ibrahim Suggests...
Consult a Gastroenterology/gi Medicine Specialist
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