| As we approach middle age, many of us will start | | | | Besides experiencing the so-called chest pain, some |
| complaining of chest pain. The frequency of | | | | people also experience burning sensation in the throat |
| occurrence of the pain can vary. Some may | | | | along with a bitter or sour after-taste in the mouth. |
| experience it rarely, while others may experience it | | | | Others may experience nausea. |
| frequently. Chest pain is not a problem. It is a | | | | Sometimes, the passage of food from the mouth to |
| symptom of an underlying health problem that needs | | | | the esophagus and then to the stomach occurs with |
| to be diagnosed and treated by a qualified medical | | | | difficulty. This can also cause chest pain during or |
| professional. | | | | after eating. This is usually seen in people who |
| There are some people who experience pain after | | | | consume a lot of caffeine and tobacco. |
| eating. In most cases, this occurs due to | | | | In order to alleviate this problem, it is advisable to eat |
| gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as | | | | healthily and maintain a healthy lifestyle. You should |
| GERD. Here, the acids from the stomach move | | | | avoid eating chocolates, mints, fat-rich food and |
| backwards into the esophagus causing heartburn. This | | | | consuming alcohol. Even citrus fruits, citrus fruit juice |
| burning sensation occurs just below the breastbone | | | | and tomato juice is known exacerbate the problem. |
| and can cause other problems like gas or a feeling of | | | | In addition, ensure that you drink around 8 to 10 |
| being bloated. The burning sensation often gets | | | | glasses of water per day. Do not eat food at least 2 |
| mistaken for chest pain as it can be quite painful and | | | | hours before retiring to bed at night. |
| uncomfortable. | | | | |