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Question
Hello doctor,
Recently, I have chest pain, shortness of breath, then noticed that it is due to indigestion, abdominal distension, sometimes I can burp, can I see that the pressure on my chest is reduced? but a little lighter, but in general, the stomach is full and after fasting all day, there is a feeling of hunger but still not seeing enough to eat and eating often causes chest pain. I can't go out either. In particular, this situation often occurs in the evening after dinner. So the doctor asked me what is the pain in the chest, indigestion with abdominal distension? Currently, what medicine can I use to wait until the day of the doctor's appointment? Thank you doctor.
Nguyen Thanh Thuy (1989)
Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Ta Que Phuong - Department of General Internal Medicine, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Hello friend,
With the question “Or chest pain, indigestion with bloating, what is the disease? , the doctor would like to answer as follows:
You have abdominal bloating, indigestion, belching, chest pain, which can be symptoms of gastrointestinal diseases such as indigestion, gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcers, digestive disorders, eating disorders,....
Symptoms of functional dyspepsia include obvious or sometimes very vague discomfort that occurs in the upper abdomen with varying degrees of severity. range from light to severe. Patients present to the clinic describe their discomforts as burning sensation, nausea, vomiting, belching, flatulence and feeling full soon at the beginning of a meal or discomfort after a meal.
The common feature of these symptoms is that they often come and go, sometimes several days in a row, or occasionally a single episode. In particular, the expression will be more uncomfortable after eating a hearty meal, eating too quickly or eating right before going to bed, or the patient is having stress, psychological disorders. At this time, the patient feels the pain originates from the upper abdomen, spreads up to the middle of the chest, the area behind the sternum, into the neck or through the back, ...
To determine the cause of the symptoms causing abdominal distention, flatulence, need to check the bad habits in eating and daily activities. You can adjust your diet and lifestyle to improve your symptoms:
Need to choose alkaline, acid-neutralizing foods: Starchy foods like bread or oatmeal, or protein easy to digest, ... because these foods help avoid the erosion of the mucus layer in the stomach by acid, limiting the rhythms of the esophageal sphincter with acid reflux. It is necessary to limit foods that stimulate acid secretion or stimulate the lower esophageal sphincter: Fruits, high acid content (lemon, orange, pineapple, ...), carbonated water, spicy, hot food, chocolate, etc. ... It is necessary to abstain from alcohol, coffee, and tobacco. Do not wear clothes that are too tight, do not eat too much, do not eat late in the evening, do not bend for too long, do not lie down for 2 hours after eating, do not drink too much water while eating. Sleep with your head 15cm above your feet. Lose weight if overweight or obese. In the case of repeated abdominal discomfort and bloating, you need to see a doctor and consult a Gastroenterologist for treatment, find the cause, and then use the right medicine.
If you still have questions about indigestion with bloating, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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