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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
Regurgitation and now chest pain
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
This forum is for questions regarding Gastroenterology issues such as Acid Reflux (GERD), Barretts Esophagus, Colitis, Colon/Bowel Disorders, Crohn's Disease, Diverticulitis/Diverticulosis, Digestive Disorders, IBS, Stomach Pain.
Regurgitation and now chest pain
by goingcrazyhere, May 02, 2006 12:00AM
Hi Dr.
thank you in advance for your time and this great website. I have had some problems with acid reflux about three years ago when I was under tons of stress. The problem back then was just pain in my chest; I also had some mildly high blood pressure. Now I again am under a lot of stress. I am a 29 year old female.
about three months ago I began having regurgiation of food. this would occur exclusively in the evenings, and after a larger sized meal, though not a huge meal. The regurgation is generally of food and stomach acids. it is occurring about three times a week. Now yesterday i began experiencing pain when i take a deep breath in my right back area and slightly in my chest area.
is this related to the regurgitation? is this serious?
thanks
thank you in advance for your time and this great website. I have had some problems with acid reflux about three years ago when I was under tons of stress. The problem back then was just pain in my chest; I also had some mildly high blood pressure. Now I again am under a lot of stress. I am a 29 year old female.
about three months ago I began having regurgiation of food. this would occur exclusively in the evenings, and after a larger sized meal, though not a huge meal. The regurgation is generally of food and stomach acids. it is occurring about three times a week. Now yesterday i began experiencing pain when i take a deep breath in my right back area and slightly in my chest area.
is this related to the regurgitation? is this serious?
thanks
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, May 03, 2006 12:00AM
, May 03, 2006 12:00AM
GERD can certainly lead to these symptoms. A barium swallow and upper GI series can help with the diagnosis.
If GERD is not present, it may be worthwhile to further evaluate the heart - especially given the elevated blood pressure. An echocardiogram is a reasonable test to evaluate the heart structure.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
If GERD is not present, it may be worthwhile to further evaluate the heart - especially given the elevated blood pressure. An echocardiogram is a reasonable test to evaluate the heart structure.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
Member Comments
by Debnan, Jun 16, 2006 12:00AM
For years I had had recurring very painful,sharp stabbing pains behind my right lower ribs-up under the rib cage.Each pain would last a few seconds, every five seconds or so for over a half an hour period. I do have some reflux. After investigation -ultrasounds over the years finding nothing I decided to try a lactose free diet and the pains disappeared completely and now I only have the pains if I have milk with lactose or products with milk. I can eat bought ready made light custards even though the ingredients says whole milk and eat as much as I want, pain free. Cheese,Ice-cream and chocolate are the worst for me.
