My chest burns every time I eat and sometimes when I m not eating been happening for two days now. Started after we found out my fiance is pregnant that possibly didn t help but that s just the time frame its in the area of my chest that feels like when something you swallow gets stuck going down slow like pills. I do take diet pills but they never felt the burning just the going down slow part. on a pain scale its a 2 I ve been told its heart burn but it s been 2 days now. Please help
Hello dear, thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you are having HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) mostly. It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms of chest pain. So try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid hot and spicy food. 2. Avoid stress and tension. 3. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 4. Start Proton pump inhibitors. 5. Go for walk after meals. 6. Keep 2 - 3 pillows under head in bed to prevent reflux. 7. Avoid alcohol and smoking if you have these habits. 8. Lose weight if you are having obesity. Don't worry, you will be alright.