I've been feeling a weird tightness in my chest and throat, and it's not exactly painful, but it's definitely uncomfortable. The only time I feel some relief is when Im eating, drinking hot drinks, burping, coughing, or sneezing but it only lasts for a short time. I also smoke, and yesterday I noticed a mild sensation in my chest, though I can't tell if it's burning or not. I'm really concerned and need some expert advice to figure out what's going on with me.

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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take tablet pantoprazole for 5 days once daily 30 minutes before food

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm really worried because I've had gastritis since 1998, but these past two weeks have been different. I've been feeling this nagging burning sensation in my upper chest that spreads to my upper back and sometimes even to my arms. It gets worse when I'm lying down in bed, making it quite uncomfortable. I've tried taking some antacid tablets and they worked a bit, but the pain is still pretty intense and annoying. Could this be something more serious, or is there something else you'd recommend I do to get this under control?

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