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Why do I feel heaviness in the left side of my chest after eating junk food?

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Patient's Query

Hello, doctor,

I have gas issues, and the left side of my chest has felt heavy for two days. It occurs after taking dinner. I feel like gas is trapped. It is very uncomfortable and scary. I took Ganaton gas medicine, but it is not working. Please help.

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Gastritis can cause these issues. I suggest you the following-

1. Pantop 40 (Pantoprazole) tablet twice a day.

2. Syrup Gaviscon (Sodium Alginate, Sodium Bicarbonate, and Calcium Carbonate) two teaspoons thrice a day.

3Test an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) and Dobutamine stress echocardiogram (DSE) test. A cardiac call is indicated at least once if left chest pain persists. In addition, I suggest you visit an emergency room for injections as it might be helpful.

You must avoid spices, oils, fats, and beverages. Also, avoid stress.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Thank you, doctor,

I did an echo and ECG a few months back. The reports were good. My chest does not feel pain, but it feels heaviness after eating junk food. Why always the pain appears on the left side of the chest?

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

I suggest you avoid junk food.

Gastritis usually causes left-sided chest pain.

Thank you.

Answered byDr. Saumya Mittal

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At May 21, 2022
Reviewed AtJanuary 9, 2024

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