i have a pain in my chest area almost feels like a cracked rib. it hurts to sneeze or cough. i have dizzy spells and my anxiety is acting up more and recently i been getting a burning in my throat when i eat. what do you think about these symptoms, any idea what it could be?
Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned by you suggest that you might be having Castro esophageal reflux disease, which is caused by the reflux of acid from stomach to esophagus due to relaxation of the sphincter at the lower part of esophagus. Management consists of:1. Lifestyle modification- like weight reduction, sleeping on the left side, or with upper body raised.2. Dietary modification- avoid consuming irritating substances such as acidic & rich foods, caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol.3. Medical management-Proton pump inhibitors like Omeprazole, Lansoprazole, etc. (which prevent acid formation in stomach)An endoscopy will be helpful to rule out any abnormality in the gastrointestinal tract. Based upon that, appropriate management steps could be taken. There is no need to worry, you will be fine. Wish you a good health & speedy recovery. Take care.