There's a lot of disease and conditions that may cause chest pain, and according to your situation, you're experiencing Esophageal cause of chest pain which is also called GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). It is cause by failure of the sphincter at the lower end of the esophagus to close properly.
As a result, there is regurgitation of gastric acid from the stomach at times into the lower esophagus producing spasm or inflammation of the lining that may produce
chest pain that is very similar to angina pectoris.
In fact, esophageal disorders often coexist with coronary artery disease. Chest pain from esophageal disorders is usually precipitated by eating of food, or by lying down after eating, and it can be relieved by antacids and milk, it is accompanied by heartburn and difficulty swallowing also called dysphagia. Certain kinds of food more characteristically produce esophageal pain examples are, alcohol, spicy food, coffee and sodas.
Esophageal pain may last for hours and fluctuate in intensity. GERD may be treated with proton pump inhibitors such as Prilosec. However, you have to consult a
specialist advice if symptom tends to manifests in a significant period of time.
Reviewed by: Mixieann S. Caliguiran - AMT
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