Oesophagitis and gastritis for many years can keep causing acidity, chest discomfort, and that uneasy feeling after meals. The fact that your pain increases when you press the centre of the chest suggests there may also be muscle or chest wall sensitivity along with acid irritation. Fast heartbeat, nervousness, or a faint feeling after eating can sometimes occur because acid reflux can trigger a stress response in the body. However, since this has been going on for a long time, it needs a fresh, detailed review. When symptoms do not improve despite treatment, it is important to reassess rather than continue the same medicines. Your doctor may review your reports again, suggest further tests such as pH monitoring or motility studies, and adjust treatment only if needed after proper evaluation. Sometimes a different approach is required rather than just increasing medicines. Daily habits can make a big difference. Eat small, frequent meals, avoid spicy and oily food, and do not lie down for at least 2-3 hours after eating. Elevate your head while sleeping, reduce stress, and avoid caffeine or smoking. If chest pain becomes severe, spreads, or is associated with breathlessness, seek urgent medical care.

Erosive Gastritis can cause burning stomach pain, acidity, nausea, bloating, heaviness, loss of appetite, sour belching, or discomfort after meals because the stomach lining becomes irritated and inflamed. Common causes include long-term acidity, painkiller use, alcohol, smoking, stress, H. pylori infection, irregular meals, or spicy food intake. Acid-reducing medicines, stomach-protective medicines, and medicines that improve healing of the stomach lining are commonly used to help reduce burning, irritation, and acid reflux. Doctors may sometimes test for H. pylori infection or advise endoscopy follow-up if symptoms continue despite treatment. Eating smaller, more frequent meals, avoiding spicy and oily foods, reducing tea, coffee, alcohol, and smoking, and not lying down immediately after eating may help reduce stomach irritation and support healing. Proper hydration, stress control, regular sleep, and avoiding unnecessary painkillers may also improve recovery gradually. Healing may take several weeks, depending on the severity of gastritis and the underlying cause. Consult a doctor if vomiting blood, black stools, severe weakness, persistent vomiting, difficulty swallowing, weight loss, or worsening stomach pain occur, because these symptoms may indicate more serious stomach irritation or bleeding.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) happens when stomach acid flows back into your food pipe, and esophagitis is when this acid causes the lining of your food pipe to become inflamed. This can lead to chest burning, a sour taste, trouble swallowing, or discomfort after meals. It often occurs when the valve between your stomach and the food pipe becomes weak or relaxed. Medicines that lower acid and protect the food pipe are often used for treatment, but only take them if your doctor recommends it based on your symptoms. Sometimes, treatment needs to continue for a while to let your food pipe heal, especially if the inflammation is severe. You can also help manage symptoms with daily habits. Try eating smaller meals, avoid spicy, oily, or acidic foods, and stay upright for at least 2 to 3 hours after eating. Raise your head while sleeping and avoid tight clothes around your stomach. Reducing stress, cutting back on caffeine, and not smoking can also make a difference. If your symptoms keep coming back or get worse, consult your doctor for follow-up so your treatment can be adjusted and complications can be prevented.