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what causes heartburn and a feeling of something stuck in your throat or upper chest?
Question : what causes heartburn and a feeling of something stuck in your throat or upper chest?
sometimes I also feel I can’t swallow, or that there is a tightness in my throat
causes of heartburn
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Answer by sadie
i have acid reflux disease and at times i feel like that. all it is is the acid from your stomach coming back up. it will happen if you eat spicy or greasy foods and lay down right away. you can try over the counter zantac but if u don’t want to try any new meds try staying upright for two hours after you eat that should help
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#2 written by Marco's girl 1 year ago
I used to get that all the time. It is acid reflux and it can be bothersome and actually dangerous if left untreated (it can lead to Barretts Syndrome). Here is what to do:
1) really take care in your diet. Don’t eat any spicy or fried foods for a while. Don’t eat fresh fruit or lettuce. Eat a bland diet such as broiled or baked chicken or fish, cooked vegetables, baked potato. For breakfast have scrambled eggs…no juice (too much acid). Avoid tomatoes or tomato sauce, carbonated beverages, coffee and tea and definitely no alcohol. Don’t pepper your food. You won’t have to do this forever, just until you get this under control.
2) Sleep with your head elevated (use 2 pillows).
3) At the Pharmacy purchase Nexium or Zantac and take it as directed. In between doses of that, take an antacid, such as Mylantia. You have to space the Mylantia away from your dosage of Zantac or Nexium…you can ask your pharmacist for some direction on this.
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Heartburn is normally caused by the kinds of food you eat. Avoid spicy and fatty foods, citrus and acidic fruits as well as chocolates and peppermint. Also, beverages like alcohols, coffee and soda. Poor eating habits is another reason. Do not eat too much at dinner time, do not lie down 2 hours after eating, do not bend over after eating and do not wear tight clothing.