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[|Human|] Yes...I have been experiencing pain and bloat right in the middle of my sternum area. It usually hurts after I ve eaten something and during the day I start building up a lot of gas in that area and even with burping I still cannot get any relief. Could this be caused from having gallstones?
[|AI|]  Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion it is mostly related to HERD only. But better to rule out gall stones by ultrasound examination of abdomen. If this is normal than HERD is the cause for your bloating. GERD (Castro Esophageal Reflux Disease) is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause pain in middle of sternum. So try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid hot and spicy food. 2. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 3. Avoid stress and anxiety. 4. Start proton pump inhibitor. 5. Go for walk after meals. 6. Keep 2 - 3 pillows under head in the bed. 7. Avoid habits like smoking and alcohol if you have.  If obeser than lose weight.