What causes intermittent severe pain in chest area and chronic indigestion?
Patient: I have severe pain at times in my chest area, I have had heart checked, and upper and lower gi and shows nothing. I have had indigestion all my life even from a teenager till 73 years later. My doctor says I have barrett s esophagus disease. Can this cause the chest pain I am experiencing? Doctor: Thanks for your question on HCM.I can understand your situation and problem.Yes, Barrett's esophagus can cause chest pain.It is actually change in esophageal mucosa, due to chronic GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). On chronic exposure to acid reflux Esophageal mucosa becomes resistant and gives rise to Barrett's esophagus.So treatment of GERD is needed to treat Barrett's esophagus and thus your chest pain.Try to follow these steps.1. Avoid hot and spicy food.2. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals.3. Avoid stress and tension4. Start proton pump inhibitor.5. Go for walk after meals.6. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in bed to prevent acid reflux.7. Avoid smoking and alcohol.