<human>: I have been having pretty bad chest pain, in the middle of the chest and a little higher. I have taken aspirin as well as ibuprofen and an anti acid tablet but no relief at all. I keep burping up bubbles phlem from my throat and my throat fills kind of clogged and a little hard to swollen
<bot>: Hello, Aspirin and ibuprofen are painkillers. They would aggravate (increase) the gastric burning pain as they corrode the stomach lining. Hence, by taking medicine OTC, you are harming yourself more . The symptoms you describe are characteristic of pain due to severe gastritis and reflux. Along with antacid take a proton pump inhibitor (Omeprazole 40 mg) AMD consult a doctor for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate medication. Wishing you good health. Regards Chat Doctor. 