What is the reason for chest pain when eating

Many people find that they feel chest pain after eating. In fact, this symptom may be caused by reflux esophagitis, so you must pay attention to a scientific and healthy diet, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and quit smoking and drinking.

1. Reflux esophagitis may be a serious problem. It is recommended that you do esophageal barium contrast or esophagoscopy, as well as acid instillation test and esophageal manometry. Esophageal barium angiography can show spasmodic contraction, mucosal thickening, unevenness, and even deformation and stenosis of the lower esophagus. Esophagoscopy can show congestion, edema, and erosion of the esophageal mucosa. Esophageal biopsy can also be taken to observe the degree of inflammation, excluding tumors. The acid instillation test is to slowly drip 0.1N hydrochloric acid into the esophagus. If the patient has heartburn, it is a positive reaction.

2. Avoid mental stimulation, eat small and frequent meals, eat a low-fat, light diet, and avoid irritating foods; do not eat too much, especially dinner; do not eat before going to bed; avoid smoking, alcohol and coffee. Do not lie down immediately after a meal, and raise the head of the bed when sleeping to reduce the chance of acid reflux. ?

3. In addition, oral administration of lansoprazole, colloidal pectin bismuth capsules, clarithromycin, cisapride, and the use of aluminum hydroxide gel and magnesium oxide can neutralize gastric acid, thereby reducing the activity of pepsin and reducing the damage of acidic gastric contents to the esophageal mucosa.