what to do for sharp gas pains in breastbone and stomach?

Answer 1

Sounds like heart burn (acid reflux) to me but if it actually is gas, maybe you should try Gas-X.

Gas-X somehow breaks down the gas so it can come out easier.

But if you have acid reflux, you should take a tums or if you have it all the time maybe a zantac would be better.

Answer 2

In the first place you need to understand, if you so choose to, that pain is present for a reason. Call it a red flag waving getting your attention. Area? The stomach. Stomach is the digestion. So.......there is a problem with your digestion. If you take ant-acids, it will worsen the problem. The stomach is a sodium organ (not table salt) and when it doesn't have the nutrients it needs to create proper digestion it becomes underactive, compounded by the build up of gas and bloating. Eating the carbs is a sure way to do it really fast........creating the gas that is. There are several things which you can consume to balance out the acidity/alkalinity in the stomach. #2. The other culprit would be..... you probably store or anchor you emotional distress in your stomach. Called " Not being able to digest a situation". Is it your job, family, habits? So, tracing it back to when it started....first it was a experience you percieved as being negative. You held the negativity, the distorted energy from it in your stomach. Each and every time you re-hash the wrongness of the situation you create acid in the body. Perhaps it was sadness, anger, jealousy? Jealousy is a really big one. The more times you loop through the said experience, the more tension the stomach feels, the weaker the digestion becomes. So instead of only looking for what will take away the pain, include with your program, the emotion work you need to do in order to feel harmony and blance once again. You are welcome to email me for what to take and or do if you are interested.

Answer 3

Sharp Pain Behind Sternum

Answer 4

Stomach Pain Under Sternum

Answer 5

Left upper or lower abdomen? Any nausea? Any burning sensation while micturating (urinating). Plz check if you are eating at the proper timings and having enough sleep. Acidity could be a common culprit. Lower abdomen pain with nausea could signify UTI (coupled along with burning micturition). Do not eat fatty foods, drink plenty of water and as someone suggested see to it that you are wearing comfortable clothes. Hope that helps! Rgds Lex

Answer 6

If you suffer from sharp gas pains in breastbone and stomach ;it might be due to heartburn or GERD.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly called GERD, is a digestive disorder in which the stomach's juices (acid and digestive enzymes) flow backwards, or reflux, into the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. The lining of the esophagus can’t handle these caustic substances, so the esophagus becomes inflamed. This causes heartburn and other symptoms.



Symptoms of GERD may include:

Sharp or burning chest pain behind the breastbone (also known as heartburn, the most common symptom of GERD), which may be worse when you eat, bend over or lie down

Tightness in your chest or upper abdomen, especially pain that wakes you up in the middle of the night

Regurgitation (backflow of stomach fluids into your mouth)

Nausea

A recurring sour or bitter taste in the mouth

Difficulty swallowing

Hoarseness, especially in the morning

Sore throat

Coughing, wheezing or repeatedly needing to clear your throat

Prevention:

There are a lot of things you can do to prevent the symptoms of GERD. Some simple lifestyle changes include:

-Elevate the head of your bed at least six inches. If possible, put wooden blocks under the legs at the head of the bed or use a solid foam wedge under the head portion of the mattress. Simply using extra pillows may not help.

-Certain foods cause the esophageal sphincter to relax for an hour or more during their digestion. Avoid these foods, especially coffee, chocolate, fatty foods and whole milk, peppermint and spearmint.

-Also limit acidic foods that make the irritation worse when they are regurgitated, including citrus fruits and tomatoes.

-Avoid carbonated beverages. Burps of gas force the esophageal sphincter to open and can promote reflux.

-Eat smaller, more frequent meals.

-Do not lie down after eating.

-Do not eat during the three to four hours before you go to bed.

-If you smoke, quit. Smoking loosens the lower esophageal sphincter and reduces the amount of saliva you produce, so your esophagus is less well rinsed.

-Avoid drinking alcohol, since it loosens the esophageal sphincter.

-Lose weight if you are obese. Obesity can make it harder for the esophageal sphincter to stay closed.

-Avoid wearing tight-fitting garments. They increase pressure on the abdomen, which can open the esophageal sphincter when it should be shut.

-To keep producing saliva so that your esophagus continues to be rinsed, it may be useful to use lozenges or gum.

-People who have had symptoms of GERD or have been treated for GERD for more than five years should have an endoscopy test to look for Barrett's esophagus. If Barrett's esophagus is found, it's a good idea to have endoscopy at regular intervals so that cancerous changes can be identified and treated when the cancer is in its earliest stages.


Treatment
Treatment for most people with GERD includes lifestyle changes as described above and medication. If symptoms persist, surgery or endoscopy treatments are other options.

There are several medications that can be used to treat GERD. They include:

Over-the-counter acid buffers — Buffers that neutralize acid include Mylanta, Maalox, Tums, Rolaids, Gaviscon; Gas-X; Beano and others. The liquid forms of these medications work faster, but the tablets may seem more convenient to you. Because antacids that contain magnesium can cause diarrhea and antacids that contain aluminum can cause constipation, your doctor may advise you to alternate antacids to avoid these problems. These medicines work for a short time and they do not heal the inflammation of the esophagus.

Over-the-counter H2 blockers — These drugs work by causing the stomach to make less acid, and they are effective in patients with mild to moderate symptoms. They include famotidine (Pepcid AC), cimetidine (Tagamet HB) and ranitidine (Zantac 75).


Over-the-counter proton pump inhibitors — An over-the-counter form of omeprazole (Prilosec OTC) is one of several medicines that block the pump mechanism in the stomach's acid-making cells, shutting off the stomach's acid production. Proton pump inhibitors are very effective and potent medications that can be especially helpful in patients who do not respond to H2 blockers and antacids.


Some prescribed meds include Reglan, Carafate, Nexium, Prilosec, Protonix,etc.

Other causes of sharp abdominal pains from gas and bloating include indigestion or dyspepsia. Other are eating acidic or gassy foods. such as onions, garlic, potatoes,etc.

Hope this helps!

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Answer 8

Take some antacids, Call a Doctor, That could also be a sign of a heart attack.

Answer 9

i chew 2 tablets of thums (the antiacidity chewable tablet)

Answer 10

lay onyour left side.

seriously try it.