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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.
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Dr. G Funari answered
44 years experience Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Recommend : 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.
Answered on Mar 9, 2018
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With : With your symptoms this severe it is time to visit your physician to enlist their aid. There are several reasons for excess gas, such as aerophagia, ... Read More
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If this persists: See pcp-the chest pain is not normal even at your young age.
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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered
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?Acid reflux: Avoid taking caffeine products, soda, alcohol, spicy foods, oranges etc that cuase more acidity in your stomach and acid reflux.
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Might be better but: Chest pain is nothing to ignore! the potential origin of your symptoms includes: heart, lungs, mediastinum, esophagus, musculoskeletal, pericardium (s ... Read More
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