Fluid-like sensation/pain in chest region - reflux?

[docbop]

Hi all, just a quick query. I’ve had this kind of persistent folding feeling around the breastbone that’s accompanied with this sensation that feels like there’s liquid in the surrounding chest region to the left and was wondering if anyone else has experience with a similar pain. I’m 24 and have had cardiac issues ruled out and I’ve been diagnosed with costochondritis in the past so I’ve dealt with the jabbing pain in that chest wall region before but the fluid sensation is new and kind of unnerving honestly - my reflux has been pretty bad recently so I was wondering if it’s resulting from that. I’ll probably go to the GP on Monday for assistance with it, although I do feel bad for bothering them on what feels like a bi-weekly basis as of late.

Thanks to those who posted tips on my last reflux post - I’m due a 24hr pH monitoring test, manometry and barium swallow in just over a week and was told if they come back inconclusive they’d have to look elsewhere for the root of the problem. Have been pushing for a colonoscopy due to the presence of IBS-like symptoms alongside the reflux so hopefully that will be an immediate option.

Many thanks.

[focused1]

As your background is complex I would go to the Docs . If you are worried until your next tests then this is not good for your general health . I went back 3 times with a bad cough which I knew wasn't quite right for me .A year on I had surgery for hiatus hernia. You are important and if you sense things aren't right then it is best to make sure just to get it written on your notes as if you go for further tests and you have other symptoms you can at least tell them you saw your GP for advice . Plenty in the surgery with just minor ailments .

[Shazzashark]

Hi there

I had similar issues the barium showed I had a small hiatus hernia. All the other tests came back normal but then saw a speech therapist on monitored me eating food through a barium. I was diagnosed with LPR silent reflux so the acid leaks from stomach to throat and inflames voicebox but this also caused chest problems feeling of acid liquid. Good luck with your tests. They are not too bad but 24hr one was the toughest for me. But I got through it and actually slept too.