Burning in lower neck upper chest after exertion

[vickicm]

After climbing the stairs or other exertion, I've started having a burning, painful sensation in the area of my chest and neck junction. It actually feels centered at my lower throat, immediately above the sternum. It feels like it's on fire. Also, my heart rate speeds up considerably. It subsides quickly with rest. I am 3 years post RNY (gastric bypass). I also have cirrhosis (non-alcohol type), with an enlarged spleen and portal hypertension. I'd like to know what some of the possible causes could be. Or am I just needing to exercise more? I'm a 50 year old white female, still needing to lose 30 more pounds. Thank you for your time.

[Encephalomalcia]

Sounds like gastric reflux.  I use Prilosec for 2 to 3 weeks and then I am okay for about 2 to 3 months.  Prilosec does cause symptoms sometimes like having the flu.  Otherwise, you can try zantac or pepsid on a continued basis.  You need to take something to protect your esophagus, because you can develop cancer from the constant acid coming up from your stomach.  Cirrhosis causes many many symptoms and people with heart problems can have gastric reflux and stomach problems.  Ask your doctor if you can take something to protect your esophagus and stomach.  

Hope this helps and you are feeling better soon.  

Deb  

[dr_simran]

Hello vickicm
Most liely you seem to suffer from gastric reflux. Do not exert extensively. His would be an added factor to tour overwieght. Try some mild exercise like jogging, brisk walk which would help you in the long run.
Best