Question 1

chest tightness and esophagus narrow, what is this condition called?

Accepted Answer

Esophageal stricture: It sounds like you're describing a stricture.

Question 2

over ate, i do have gerd. still have chest tightness / shortness ofbreathe 2 days later. i did throw up after i ate.worried it's esophagus preferation?

Accepted Answer

SOB GERD: Are you on medications  like  omeprazole, ranitidine? Have you tried maalox or TUMs. if they give benefit may be GERD. Perforation would be severe pain and SOB and after 2 days your would be very sick with low BP. No smoking no alcohol. no NSAIDS But would follow up with  urgent  care  doc today

Question 3

i have chest tightness and tasting blood in esophagus when i lay down lung on left seem weak. i hurt myself when i turn over in bed i had felt a sharp pain. did blood work everything is fine but still having this feeling and taste. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Injury: The nature of your injury should be evaluated, either by your physician or by virtual consultation on Heatlhtap. Please see a physician and discuss whether there may be internal bleeding of the airway or the GI tract. Further evaluation is suggested. In the meantime, drink soothing fluids, avoid acidic or spicy foods,  and take an over the counter anti reflux medication.

Question 4

what is happening in the body that causes chest tightness with gerd? ive already had tests to rule out heart problems such as an echo. but have an endoscopy scheduled to see any esophagus issues. just wondering why chest tightness happens. age 18?

Accepted Answer

: The esophagus gets irritated with GERD. It is located in the chest and causes chest tightness, burning, or pain. The treatment for chest pain with a negative cardiac stress test can be treating GERD.

Question 5

have inflamed stomach, esophagus, gastritis, gerd &peptic ulcer, been on 80mgs a day of prilosec for 4 days when is chest tightness gonna go away?

Accepted Answer

? Esophageal spasm: Or coronary arteries disease (unlikely in your age). At any rate you need to be seen, go to urgent care or ER , no help online, good luck

Question 6

what are the causes of chest tightness and pain?

Accepted Answer

Multifactorial: Chest tightness and pain can be caused by a variety of reasons, including cardiac, pulmonary, gasto-intestinal and musculo-skeletal.  In order to differentiate the cause a careful history and physical exam is often necessary. Lab tests and radiologic studies may also be necessary.  The answer is often easy but can be very complicated.

Question 7

what could be causing heaviness & tightness in chest?

Accepted Answer

Chest oressure: The most serious issue is heart disease. If that is ruled out it could be anxiety, structural problems, gastrointestinal problems.

Question 8

feeling tightness in chest and popping sensation cause?

Accepted Answer

Chest tightness: At your young age chest tightness is most likely due to anxiety and tension but more information is needed to exclude rib cage inflammation or strain, pleurisy,esophageal spasm,etc. Your physician can evaluate you and advise you best.

Question 9

waking up with congestion with chest tightness. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Chest tightness: It appears you may have some allergies as well as tendency for asthma. You should see you physician for an accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Question 10

chest tightness due to sitting position. what does this sound like?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like: You need to stand up and stretch periodically.  If your tightness is relieved, would not make anything of it. Getting physically fit would be a good next step.

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Chest tightness and esophagus narrow, what is this condition called?

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Over ate, i do have gerd. still have chest tightness / shortness ofbreathe 2 days later. i did throw up after i ate.worried it's esophagus preferation?

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I have chest tightness and tasting blood in esophagus when i lay down lung on left seem weak. i hurt myself when i turn over in bed i had felt a sharp pain. did blood work everything is fine but still having this feeling and taste. what could it be?

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What is happening in the body that causes chest tightness with gerd? ive already had tests to rule out heart problems such as an echo. but have an endoscopy scheduled to see any esophagus issues. just wondering why chest tightness happens. age 18?

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Have inflamed stomach, esophagus, gastritis, gerd &peptic ulcer, been on 80mgs a day of prilosec for 4 days when is chest tightness gonna go away?

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What are the causes of chest tightness and pain?

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What could be causing heaviness & tightness in chest?

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Chest tightness due to sitting position. what does this sound like?

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