Jacksonville, FL
A 19-year-old female asked:
I get a heaviness, not a tightness in the chest and lower throat area when i drink carbonated drinks like coffee or soda. is this anything?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Robert Kneeceanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Gerd: It is likely reflux,trial of proton pump inhibitor or H2 blocker for 2 weeks,and would benefit from talking to primary to what over history can be obtained
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Last updated Feb 27, 2019
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