I feel a tightness in my upper chest when I bend over forward. There no intense pain just tightness. I notice it more after eating. Weight 210, height 5-10, age 57. I do mild exercise almost every day. I had a heart treadmill test 3 months ago and past with flying colors.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you are having HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), as you are having upper chest tightness more after eating meals. So chances of HERD are more. GERD is due to laxity of the sphincter. Due to this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms. Try to follow these for better control of HERD.1. Avoid heavy meals, instead take frequent small meals.2. Avoid hot and spicy food.3. Avoid stress and anxiety. 4. Take proton pump inhibitors. 5. Go for walk after meals.6. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in bed.