RSS FeedsWhat do I do to get rid of chest and back pain when I eat and swallow?
im 14 years old and ive been experiencing some back pains and chest pain. the back pain went away but the chest is stilll here. it mainly hurts when i swallow or eat. please help me . i dont know what to do. ive seen my doctor but he didint talk about it much.
You need to go back to the Doctor and get a referral to see a Gastroenterologist.
There are a few conditions that involve the oesphagus such as Achalasia that cause pain/discomfort in the chest after eating and drinking.
The Gastroenterologist's are the best to diagnose your problem and treat it as General Doctor's tend to just fob you off until it gets so bad you can't handle the pain and loose a lot of weight.
It also happened to me.
So be persistent.
These things are best treated quickly and sooner, rather than later.
January 31st, 2009
you know you should take these kind of probs very seriously…if one doc doesnt say nething go to some one else…
just take care…you wont find answers to such serious problem here
also tell ur mom dad about it…they will help u out
hope u get rid of it soon…
take care
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January 31st, 2009
You need to go back to the Doctor and get a referral to see a Gastroenterologist.
There are a few conditions that involve the oesphagus such as Achalasia that cause pain/discomfort in the chest after eating and drinking.
The Gastroenterologist's are the best to diagnose your problem and treat it as General Doctor's tend to just fob you off until it gets so bad you can't handle the pain and loose a lot of weight.
It also happened to me.
So be persistent.
These things are best treated quickly and sooner, rather than later.
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January 31st, 2009
Sounds like the pain could be from acid reflux. That's just stomach acid creeping up your esophagus. Try about a half teaspoon of raw honey off and on to neutralize the area. Don't eat anything acidic if possible,. Stick to bland foods for awhile while it heals like bananas, green salads and other fruits. This pain also can be felt in the back sometimes too. Nurse Kindheart.
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January 31st, 2009
Hi Cecily i found this article i hope it helps you.
For many people, the sudden onset of chest and upper back pain is an extremely frightening experience. Most people will think that they are experiencing a heart attack right off, having never felt pain in their chest before. It can begin as a dull pain and rapidly grow to feel like something is sticking through your chest. But the most common cause of chest and upper back pain is simply poor posture, both while sitting and while standing. When the muscle groups connecting your shoulder blades to your upper back get stressed, overstretched, or cramped, they cause chest and upper back pain. If the pain becomes sharper or worse when you breathe deeply, then the pain is most likely posture related.
In order to understand why this occurs, it is helpful to have a basic understanding of the muscular structure of the chest and upper back. There are three main muscle groups in your chest and upper back that are responsible for this pain you feel. They are the trapezius, the pectoralis major, and the latissimus dorsi. The latissimus are the pair of large, flat muscle groups running vertically down either side of your back. They connect the upper arm to the lower back, allowing you to rotate your arm. The pectoralis major, or pecs, are the large muscles that connect your arms to your breastbone. The trapezius muscles are two large, triangular muscle that connect your shoulder blades to your upper back. They help to move your shoulders and arms.
An exercise that can help relieve this type of chest and upper back pain is the shoulder raise. Standing upright and straight, raise your shoulders as far as you can with your arms hanging at your sides. Do not lower you shoulders, and begin rotating them towards your back. Do this ten times, then allow your shoulders to return to a relaxed position. Do this exercise twice a day to help relieve your chest and upper back pain. Having someone perform focused massage on these three muscle groups can also help with your chest and upper back pain. Swimming or some water aerobics can be beneficial as well, exercising your arms and chest without putting excessive of a strain on them.
But remember, any cheat pain can be heart related. It is better to be safe than sorry, so go talk to a doctor if you experience any kind of chest pains. If it is not heart-related, the doctor should be the one to make that determination.
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