What causes vomiting, pain and pressure in chest and throat?
Patient: Hi. I have had feelings of pain and pressure on my chest after getting sick and vomiting a lot about a week ago. I have a sore throbbing pain in my asopgagus and mild headache. I have been taking a lot of Zantac and it has not gotten any better. I have never had issues like this before except when I was pregnant. The pain is more pressure on my throat than burning. Could this be Be or Gerd? Will it heal? Doctor: Thanks for your question on HCM.I can understand your situation and problem.In my opinion it is mostly related to GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease).But better to rule out cardiac cause first. So get done ECG. If ECG is normal then mostly it is due to GERD.It is because of laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter.Due to this, the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms like chest pressure, throat discomfort etc.So control of GERD is needed to relieve your symptoms.Try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief.1. Avoid hot and spicy food.2. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals.3. Avoid stress and tension.4. Start proton pump inhibitor.5. Go for walk after meals.6. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in bed to prevent reflux.7. Avoid smoking and alcohol if you have this habits.8. Loose some weight if you are obese.