HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

For last 3 days i have had a pain in my chest every time i eat and swallow, what could this be and what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Reflux: Your symptoms are consistent with gastroesophageal reflux or esophagitis. You should discuss these symptoms with your doctor.

Dr Husar agreed

Answered 1/30/2015

4.2k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Hi. For the last couple of days i have been experiencing pressure in my chest whenever i eat or drink while swallowing.it. almost feels as though something is stuck in my chest. Sometimes i feel as though i need to burp, but instead i have a painful type

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have swallowed a bottle cap and there is a shooting pain in my chest every time I breath deep and swallow. What do I do? Will it just pass ?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Every time i swallow any food or liquid i get a sharp pain in the left side of my chest, what is wrong it is only a mild pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Neck gets so tight can hardly swallow. Happens every time I workout weights or over exert. Esp. Chest shoulder and back exercise. Y?ENT found nothing?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Have Had a sore throat for 2 wks now every time I swallow food or liquid I get chest pains for a few seconds

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Why do I have recurring chest pain like i swallowed hard candy? Lasts for 2 weeks at a time, comes back severely in two or three months.
I have this burning sensation in the middle of my chest and hurts every time i eat and swallow what could it be?
I played a game last night at my table and had my chest leaned against the table for a long time period. After I went to eat something and it hurt the right side of my chest when I went to swallow. Did I strain or tear something in my chest? Im
Fullness center chest right after eating.trouble swallowing.feels like food stuck at notch neck but isn't. Happens every time I eat. C Ent or gastro?
For the last several days every time I swallow food, I get a pain under the right breast/rib within seconds, it will only last seconds. Weird ????

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.