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A 26-year-old male asked:
Hi. i've been feeling heartburn and pain when drinking and swallowing. also, a sharp pain in my left side of the chest radiating down to my stomach. more like a burning sensation or similar. almost feels like my liquids or foods touch my heart.
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Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
Esophagitis: Your symptoms are characteristic of inflammation of the lining of the esophagus. Treatment would be a bland, nongreasy diet, abstinence from alcohol, nicotine,caffeine,nsaids and taking medications like omeprazole or ranitidine for about 10 days. If not improved I recommend consulting a gastroenterologist for evaluation, treatment and follow-up.. An upper endoscopy may be advised as part of the ev
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Esophageal spasm: What you described suggests spasm of the muscles in the food pipe. It warrants an investigation by a GI specialist. In the mean time avoid drinking cold liquids.
Wish you good health!
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Last updated Feb 24, 2020
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