... I was diagnosed with IBS about 3 or 4 years ago. At the time I was having rapid, irregular heartbeat and chest pain as well as abdominal pain. Chest pain was thought to be trapped gas from the IBS. ... (2 replies)

... I've had terrible problems with trapped gas in the pit of stomach just under middle of ribcage. I also have pain in the same area and then down past navel to the left lower abdomen. It hurts to press in those areas. The dr. thinks it is spastic colon as he calls it. ... (1 replies)

... A... Going through a bad bout right now and the pain and trapped gas is beyond belief. It actually sent me to the ER and they kept me thinking it might be my appendix because the pain was so severe on the right side. ... (4 replies)

... Hi there. You need an upper GI to determine if you have a hiatal hernia, and endoscopy to rule out GERD or an ulcer. Your symptoms sound suspiciously like trapped gas and possibly irritation of the stomach and esophagus due to reflux. ... (4 replies)

... The tightness in the chest and in between the shoulder blades is most likely acid reflux. Watch your diet of how much spicy,acidic,highly greasy or fatty foods and soda. ... (1 replies)

... Yes, it is. If you are that constipated, it will be much worse. Because your colon may be full of stool, the gas will accumulate, sometimes get trapped, and cause unbearable pain. Laying on your left side is a great trick. ... (12 replies)

... I'm a 34 yr old man, never smoked and i don't drink much...about 2 months ago i started feeling nausea's, my stomach felt tight and cramped and my chest felt almost as tight....i was burping non stop 3 days before i felt nauseas and i seemed to come over a bit weak.. ... (1 replies)