Question 1

how do you get rid of gas buildup in chest after heart surgery four days ago?

Accepted Answer

Try yogurt: You had heart surgery 4 days ago.  You were given antibiotics during the surgery so you can try yogurt to return your normal gut flora.  Also walk a lot every day to move the gas along.  If you are taking pain killers try to also take a stool softener.

Question 2

chest pain on exertion, is it gas buildup?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Chest pain on exertion is something you should get evaluated asap. It could be a sign of something serious.

Question 3

can ibs gas buildup cause ribs and underarm areas to be sore.stomach has been bloated lately, quit drinking coffee and pain reduced.

Accepted Answer

It COULD: soreness under ribs is not uncommon with gas collections in the intestine,  but in underarm is rather high.  If your stomach is bloated, there could be a kind of blockage and drinking coffee would cause the intestine to be active and make the pain worse.  Avoid beans, cabbage, beer, chewing gum.  You should see a physician if this continues.

Question 4

pain across my chest is it gas?

Accepted Answer

Well...: Pain across your chest should always be taken seriously, you cannot assume it is "gas."
Please go to the nearest Emergency Room, now!

Question 5

what are these gas like pains in my chest every now and again?

Accepted Answer

Unusual to: Have gas pains in chest, because your GI tract (except esophagus) should be in abdomen.  It could be pain coming from heart, such as angina, or from lung such as pulmonary embolus, so you should see your doctor.  These conditions are potentially serious, so get to a doctor for any chest pains.

Question 6

why am i getting so much pain in my chest, even though it my be gas?

Accepted Answer

Get checked for: Acid reflux. Take care!

Question 7

what medicine is best in treating gas in the chest which has stayed for two weeks?

Accepted Answer

Dyspepsia : If you are decribing bloating and belching, you probably have a disorder of the stomach or the small intestines. This includes simple gastritis, ulcers or infections. You should see a gastroenterologist for this to be evaluated and treated.

Question 8

i have a pain in my chest when i sallow, doesn't do it all the time just sometimes been having alot of gas also any need to worry?

Accepted Answer

Odynophagia: ... Is the medical term for pain upon swallowing. There can be many causes, although most commonly it is due to some sort of irritation of the larynx or esophagus. Acid reflux is a very common cause, although medications, very hot or cold foods, and upper respiratory tract infections could contribute at times, among other things. This needs to be evaluated by your primary care doctor. Good luck.

Question 9

trapped gas in the chest for years?

Accepted Answer

Maybe reflux, but...: If symptoms originate in esophagus (rather than adjacent structures), the most common cause of your complaint is gastroesophageal reflux possibly accompanied by esophageal dysmotility. However, my answer changes if you have underlying cardiac, pulmonary, or mediastinal conditions.

Question 10

can gas cause left chest pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But my concern in a sixty year old is it gas. Many people deny chest pain to gas and indigestion when having heart attack medical attention strongly suggested. If having now emergency department indicated.

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How do you get rid of gas buildup in chest after heart surgery four days ago?

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Chest pain on exertion, is it gas buildup?

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Can ibs gas buildup cause ribs and underarm areas to be sore.stomach has been bloated lately, quit drinking coffee and pain reduced.

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Pain across my chest is it gas?

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What are these gas like pains in my chest every now and again?

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Why am i getting so much pain in my chest, even though it my be gas?

A member asked:

What medicine is best in treating gas in the chest which has stayed for two weeks?

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I have a pain in my chest when i sallow, doesn't do it all the time just sometimes been having alot of gas also any need to worry?

A member asked:

Trapped gas in the chest for years?

A member asked:

Can gas cause left chest pain?

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