I have pain in the upper stomach, just below my sternum. Feels like it s being my stomach. Feels like I have been punched in my stomach. I am bloated and I cannot take a deep breath. There is also a lot burping going on. I have had this before....it can last from 4 hres to a couple of days. I ve been taking Prevacid for the last 13 years for GERD. I am wondering what it could be. Sometimes I feel nauseous but not every time. Thanks for your help.
Welcome to Chat Doctor Do you get relief after taking the medicine. You need to avoid spicy food, hot or hard food. Try to eat cool softer food like yogurt, fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables.  Chat Doctor.  Do not lie down immediately after a meal, rather lie at a 45-degree angle from the bed for 2 hours and then lie down flat after that. You could be suffering from gastritis which may have involved esophagus, so it would be wise to get an upper GI endoscopy to confirm if there is any ulcer also. In such cases specific antibiotics may be given to cure you. Avoid smoking, 