What does chest pain from swallowing and eating mean?

Likely fm esophagus: Pain localized near the area beneath the breast bone generally reflects irritation to the esophagus(swallowing tube) as it enters the stomach.Stomach acid can push up the esophagus & leave behind a sunburn like change to the tissue & cause pain with feeding. Cafeine, sodas, chocolote, acidic foods&eating close to bedtime all can aggrivate the process. Disc with your dr as diet chg or meds can help.

Esophagitis, ulcer: A proper diagnosis requires an endoscopy, a visual examination with a gastroscope. These symptoms can be signs of stomach ulcers, and the severity of the problem can only be evaluated by a gastroenterologist. Diet may help, but the proper medications are necessary to prevent progression.

Esophagus: Esophageal spasm, inflammation (esophagitis), ulcers or stricture (scarring forming a narrowing) can all cause chest pain from swallowing. Pain with swallowing or difficulty swallowing are considered "alarm symptoms" and warrant an evaluation and treatment. Sufficient damage over a period of time increases risk for barrett's esophagus, considered to be a pre-cancerous condition.