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Question #29532
103 days ago
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What to do if I have severe stomach pain before eating and feel choking after meals?

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قبل الاكل يصير وجع قوي بطني ومن اكل بعددقائق يصير اختناق واحسد الاكل بدةيصعد صلبة مرات كلبي يأذيني ليفوك ومعدتي تصير عبارة عن كتله

How long have you been experiencing these symptoms?:

- 1-6 months

How would you rate the severity of your stomach pain?:

- Moderate — affects daily activities

Do you experience any other symptoms along with the stomach pain?:

- Bloating or gas

When do you usually feel the choking sensation?:

- Immediately after eating

Have you noticed any specific foods that trigger your symptoms?:

- No specific foods

How is your appetite? Do you feel like eating?:

- Somewhat reduced — I eat less than usual

Have you tried any treatments or remedies for these symptoms?:

- Consulted a doctor previously
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Severe stomach pain before eating, followed by a feeling of choking, food coming back up, and the stomach feeling like a hard mass after meals, lasting 1–6 months, most commonly suggests a problem with stomach acid or the esophagus rather than the heart, although the chest discomfort should still be evaluated.

The most likely causes are acid reflux or severe gastritis, sometimes with esophageal spasm. Conditions such as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Peptic Ulcer Disease, or less commonly Hiatal Hernia can produce this exact pattern: strong hunger pain, then choking or regurgitation shortly after eating, bloating, and reduced appetite.

What to do now is practical and important. Eat smaller meals more frequently instead of large meals. Eat slowly and stay upright for at least 2–3 hours after eating. Avoid very spicy, fatty, acidic foods, late-night meals, and large amounts of tea or coffee. Sleeping with the head slightly elevated can also help reduce reflux symptoms.

Medical treatment is usually needed if symptoms have persisted this long. Doctors commonly prescribe acid-reducing medications such as Omeprazole or Pantoprazole for several weeks to allow healing. If not already done, testing for Helicobacter pylori is often recommended, and sometimes an upper endoscopy is needed to directly look at the stomach and esophagus.

Seek urgent medical care if any red flags appear, such as persistent vomiting, vomiting blood, black stools, significant weight loss, food getting stuck frequently, severe chest pain, or worsening choking.

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Hello Thanks for sharing that. Since you have difficulty swallowing, regurgitation, pain before eating, a lump-like feeling, and now unintentional weight loss, this is more concerning than simple acidity or mild reflux.

Here’s what I’m thinking: - Your symptoms could be due to a serious esophageal problem like a stricture (narrowing from scarring or inflammation), achalasia (where the esophagus muscles don’t work properly), or even a growth or mass blocking the passage. - Severe acid reflux (GERD) can also cause these symptoms if it’s been going on for a long time, but the combination of difficulty swallowing and weight loss means we need to rule out more serious causes.

What you should do next: - You need to see a doctor—preferably a gastroenterologist—as soon as possible. They will likely recommend an upper GI endoscopy (a camera test to look at your esophagus and stomach) to find out what’s causing the blockage or irritation. - Until you see a doctor, eat soft foods, chew well, and avoid spicy, acidic, or very hot/cold foods. Stay upright after eating. - If you develop severe chest pain, can’t swallow even liquids, vomit blood, or have black stools, go to the hospital immediately.

Your symptoms are not something to ignore, especially with weight loss and swallowing trouble. Please get checked soon—it’s the safest way forward.

Thank you

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Your symptoms—post-meal choking sensation, bloating, and moderate stomach pain—are most suggestive of gastroesophageal reflux disease or gastritis, where acid reflux can irritate the throat and create that “choking” feeling right after eating. Another possibility is functional dyspepsia or, less commonly, issues like hiatal hernia, especially if symptoms persist for months.

You should consult a gastroenterologist for evaluation (they may suggest endoscopy or tests for Helicobacter pylori infection), and in the meantime try smaller meals, avoid lying down after eating, and reduce spicy/acidic foods.

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Hello dear See as per clinical history it seems either ibs or gerd Differential diagnosis includes malabsorption syndrome. Probably back pain and weakness is also due to excessive blood loss and radiating pain from stomach I am suggesting some tests for confirmation of exact diagnosis and best treatment Please share the result with gastroenterologist or general physician medicine for better clarity and for safety please donot take any medication without consulting the concerned physician Serum ferritin Serum RBS Stomach USG Urine analysis Rft Lft Culture Endoscopy Anascopy if recommended by gastroenterologist Rectal physical examination Esr Cbc Hopefully you recover soon Regards

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Based on your description and the doctors’ opinions, this condition is most consistent with mild traumatic balanitis caused by friction, rather than a serious infection. The key reassuring signs are that your pain has significantly reduced, there is no pus or foul smell, and the area has started forming scabs—these all indicate that healing is already in progress. In such cases, additional oral antibiotics are usually not required. The safest approach now is supportive care: keep the area clean with plain water, gently dry it, avoid any friction (including masturbation) until fully healed, and apply a simple soothing or protective ointment like petroleum jelly or a mild topical antibiotic if there are open sores. Antifungal creams are only needed if symptoms like intense itching, spreading redness, or white patches appear, which you have not described. With proper care, this type of irritation typically heals within 1–2 weeks; however, if symptoms worsen, do not improve, or new signs like swelling, discharge, or difficulty urinating develop, you should consult a doctor for further evaluation.

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Hi Patient, 👋

Here’s what you need to know – crisp & clear:

· ⚠️ Your symptoms are serious – severe pain before eating + choking after meals + feeling a solid mass in stomach + heart pain. · 🏥 See a Gastroenterologist this week – don’t wait. · 🔍 Ask for these tests: Upper endoscopy + Gastric emptying study + Barium swallow. · 🚫 Do not ignore the “heart pain” – get it checked by a cardiologist first to rule out heart issues. · 🍽️ In the meantime: Eat small, soft, frequent meals. Avoid lying down after eating.

Take this seriously. You need a proper diagnosis.

— Dr. Nikhil Chauhan

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عند مواجهة مثل هذه الأعراض، قد تعاني من حالة تعرف باسم ارتجاع المريء أو من قرحة هضمية. الألم الشديد في المعدة قبل الأكل يمكن ان يكون مؤشراً على وجود قرحة، حيث إن المعدة تفرز حموضة تكون أكثر وضوحاً في حالة خلو المعدة من الطعام. من جهة أخرى، شعورك بالاختناق ورغبتك في تجشؤ الطعام بعد الأكل يمكن أن يشير إلى ارتجاع حامض المعدة إلى المريء. من المهم مراقبة الأعراض والتوجه للطبيب لإجراء فحص دقيق، قد يشمل ذلك تنظير الجهاز الهضمي العلوي أو فحوصات تصويرية أخرى، للتأكد من التشخيص المناسب. بالنسبة الى الخطوات المؤقتة التي يمكنك اتباعها، حاول تناول وجبات صغيرة في أوقات متقاربة لتقليل الإحساس بالجوع والحد من حموضة المعدة. تجنب الأطعمة الحارة والدهنية، لأنها قد تزيد من الأعراض. كذلك، لا تستلقي مباشرة بعد الأكل وانتظر ساعتين على الأقل. احرص أن ترفع رأس السرير قليلًا لتحسين وضعية المريء وعملية الهضم أثناء النوم. إذا لم تتحسن الأعراض أو ساءت، من الضروري مراجعة الطبيب فورًا لتجنب أي مضاعفات محتملة.

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