Pain in the epigastric region when swallowing food
Disease description:
For the past half month, I have always experienced pain in the epigastric area when swallowing food. What causes epigastric pain during swallowing?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Chao
Pain in the epigastric region when swallowing food may be caused by coronary heart disease, or it could result from acid reflux due to excessive salt intake. If a patient experiences persistent epigastric pain during eating over a long period, timely medical consultation is recommended, with completion of an electronic gastroscopy to confirm the diagnosis, followed by targeted treatment. During treatment, patients should consume light, easily digestible foods and avoid spicy or strongly irritating foods.
