yesterday after eating some cereal my chest began to hurt really bad it started in my left side all the way down to my breast..now every time i eat or swallow food or water burp or even laugh it hurts alot..it keeps comming no matter what i do it feels like some pressure or some ones squeezing my throat bad im only 18 can it be a heartattack sign?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Possibility of HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is more likely in your case because your symptoms are more after eating. HERD is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in esophagus and cause symptoms of chest pain, chest pressure, tightness etc. So take pantoprazole and levosulperide combination twice daily before food. Avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Avoid hot and spicy food. Go for walking after meals.Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. No need to worry about heart attack. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.