Chest pain after eating too much should be treated according to the cause. Common causes include reflux esophagitis, angina pectoris, and cardiac neurosis. Commonly used treatments include general treatment, medication and surgery.
1. Reflux esophagitis: It can be caused by bad habits such as smoking, drinking and food stimulation, and manifested as acid reflux and chest pain. It is not advisable to lie down in bed immediately after eating, and quit smoking and drinking. Commonly used drugs are proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole, etc.; pro-dynamic drugs such as domperidone and other mucosal protective agents such as aluminum sulfate.
2. angina: after a full meal due to the increased burden on the gastrointestinal tract, causing relative ischemia of the myocardium, triggering angina attack symptoms of chest pain. Commonly used drugs such as nitrates such as nitroglycerin; β-blockers such as metoprolol; calcium channel blockers such as nifedipine; anti-platelet drugs such as aspirin. If the symptoms are serious and not well controlled by drugs, surgery can be performed.
3. Cardiac neurosis: It is a special type of neurosis, and the symptom of chest pain can also occur after a full meal. Avoid and eliminate the causes of aggravation, rationalize life arrangement and moderate activities. Commonly used drugs include sedative and tranquilizers such as alprazolam; and the above-mentioned beta-blockers.
There may be other reasons for chest pain after eating too much, so it is recommended to consult a doctor in time to clarify the diagnosis so as not to delay treatment. The above drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor, avoid self-medication.