Question 1

I am a 60 year old woman. i have indigestion and a pain on the left side upper chest  could this be a heart attack?

Accepted Answer

It is always wise to look into any pain above the waist as if it were coming from your heart. At 60 it would be smart to get to a doctor for an ekg and maybe a stress test and an examination. It could just be indigestion, but it would be foolish to ignore your heart.

Question 2

Hacking cough with white/clear frothy phlegm, and a heartburn-like pain when i cough, but only in a small area of my upper left chest. bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

See a Doctor for exam of your lungs. May have walking pneumonia. Need to hear a chest examination of the lungs.
If clear good! 
However,
Likely need evaluation, temperature? SpO2? and possible Chest-Xray, antibiotics.
Don't wait to get better. See a Doctor today.

Question 3

It hurts to eat or drink anything. i have severe gas and indigestion in my upper chest. constant burning and more severe when i eat or drink any thing. pain is 8 on (1-10) scale.  gaviscon and pepcid (famotidine) are giving minimal temporary relief.

Accepted Answer

Recommend that you see you physician for a clinical examination. There are several things that could be causing these symptoms that need to be ruled out or in.  You may be suffering from stomach ulcers, gastric reflux, hiatal hernia, or nut cracker esophagus to name a few. Once that is done the appropriate treatment can be recommended.

Question 4

Tightness in upper chest almost near throat off and on for a few days. no pain. is it indigestion? never felt it that high before

Accepted Answer

Chest discomfort is a symptom which must be taken seriously. Even if there is only a small chance the symptom represents a serious problem, you don't want to wait until something bad happens to find out it was your heart. The right thing to do with chest pain is to see a doctor.

Question 5

Can gerd / heartburn make you feel mucousy in my upper chest & throat areas even if i don't feel actual heart burn at the time?

Accepted Answer

sometimes the reflux fluid can come up without associated pain. would see your doctor, if symptoms persist

Question 6

Update on my previous question.. serious heartburn, difficulty swallowing and excruciating pain in the upper chest. i have ms and take omeprazole 20mgs daily. drinking coffee is hard to swallow. help!??

Accepted Answer

You may need an evaluation by a GI specialist. The difficulty swallowing and pain may be related to  esophageal inflammation. Discuss a daily probiotic, increasing the dose of your medication. Avoid eating less than two hours prior to bedtime.

Question 7

Gurgling/growling noises in upper chest/throat area when sleeping. started happening every day for a week or so. no heartburn or anything. ?

Accepted Answer

s bubbling feeling is linked to a variety of conditions that range from mild to severe. The sensation may appear alone or occur alongside other signs and symptoms. People with a bubbling feeling in the chest should always see their doctor for a diagnosis.
Conditions  includes GERD, Cholecystitis,,lung tumour, Indigestion , asthma, pleurisy.etc. Prompt treatment can ensure a proper diagnosis & RX

Question 8

I had pain all around my left shoulder & numbness down my arm. had pain in my left chest 4 fingers below my colorbone.  felt like i had indigestion.  no vomiting or heartburn.  took 2 mybulen - pain gone.  neck, leftside of face feeling tender now ?

Accepted Answer

The next time this happens don't let it ride. See your doctor who should suggest a cardiac workup. With that negative an upper GI workup and MRI of the shoulder may give you the answer.

Question 9

Occasionally there will be a rumbling/gurgling feeling on my left side, around the area underneath my breast. i've gone to the hospital and had an ekg, ct scan and chest xray and everything looked fine. could it be indigestion from anxiety?

Accepted Answer

It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor and discuss if you may be depressed. Counter-intuitive as it may seem, exercise may help. Start with low intensity exercise such as walking and gradually increase the intensity as tolerated. Drink more water. Wish you good health!

Question 10

Suboxone 8mg film started 3 days ago after weaning off 85mg mdone. having chest, left scapular pain and tight esophagus pain, not indigestion. ?

Accepted Answer

A switch from that dose to Suboxone is usually associated with significant withdrawal.  However your symptoms can be a sign of an underlying heart issue possibly brought on by withdrawal.

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I am a 60 year old woman. i have indigestion and a pain on the left side upper chest could this be a heart attack?

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Hacking cough with white/clear frothy phlegm, and a heartburn-like pain when i cough, but only in a small area of my upper left chest. bronchitis?

It hurts to eat or drink anything. i have severe gas and indigestion in my upper chest. constant burning and more severe when i eat or drink any thing. pain is 8 on (1-10) scale. gaviscon and pepcid (famotidine) are giving minimal temporary relief.

Tightness in upper chest almost near throat off and on for a few days. no pain. is it indigestion? never felt it that high before

Can gerd / heartburn make you feel mucousy in my upper chest & throat areas even if i don't feel actual heart burn at the time?

Update on my previous question.. serious heartburn, difficulty swallowing and excruciating pain in the upper chest. i have ms and take omeprazole 20mgs daily. drinking coffee is hard to swallow. help!??

Gurgling/growling noises in upper chest/throat area when sleeping. started happening every day for a week or so. no heartburn or anything. ?

I had pain all around my left shoulder & numbness down my arm. had pain in my left chest 4 fingers below my colorbone. felt like i had indigestion. no vomiting or heartburn. took 2 mybulen - pain gone. neck, leftside of face feeling tender now ?

Occasionally there will be a rumbling/gurgling feeling on my left side, around the area underneath my breast. i've gone to the hospital and had an ekg, ct scan and chest xray and everything looked fine. could it be indigestion from anxiety?

Suboxone 8mg film started 3 days ago after weaning off 85mg mdone. having chest, left scapular pain and tight esophagus pain, not indigestion. ?

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