For some reason whenever i swallow my food, it hurts my chest. like today i had soup and a grilled cheese and each time i swallowed it would hurt my chest like its hard to digest or something. i tried pepsid and otc. ? it doesn't hurt swallow.

Esophagitis: Suspect you have esophagitis (food tube inflammation/irritation). Sit up during eating, small bites, chew well, swallow water between bites. Oral antacids may help, or Gaviscon, which floats on top,of stomach acid. I suspect GERD (reflux of stomach acid) in the cause. Discuss this with your doc to determine if further work up is needed. Good luck

Dysphagia : Your symptoms suggest an esophageal disorder and it would be prudent to see your doc for an exam and work up as felt needed.