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What Causes Burps That Taste Like Popcorn While Having Lactose Intolerance?

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Posted on Mon, 4 Jan 2016
Question: I'm having lots of burps that taste like popcorn. could this be due to lactose intolerance? I ate ice cream before bed. or is it some kind of food poisoning? my stomach keeps churning and churning also. I've taken Pepto.
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Answered by Dr. Saad Sultan (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
stay calm.it is not food poisoning nor lactose intolerance...

Detailed Answer:
Welcome at HCM
I have gone through your query and being your physician I appreciate your health concerns..
Lactose intolerance normally presents with diarrhoea and it usually presents after birth.
As far as your case is concerned , it doesn't appear lactose intolerance or food poisoning.
Food poisoning presents with excessive vomiting and diarrhoea..
All you need is to stay calm and if I am your attending physician I will prescribe you Omeprazole 40 mg once a day...
Avoid spicy and fast food for time being and use simple food and fruits.
You will be fine.
Hope it helps
Regards
Dr XXXXXXX Sultan
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What Causes Burps That Taste Like Popcorn While Having Lactose Intolerance?

Brief Answer: stay calm.it is not food poisoning nor lactose intolerance... Detailed Answer: Welcome at HCM I have gone through your query and being your physician I appreciate your health concerns.. Lactose intolerance normally presents with diarrhoea and it usually presents after birth. As far as your case is concerned , it doesn't appear lactose intolerance or food poisoning. Food poisoning presents with excessive vomiting and diarrhoea.. All you need is to stay calm and if I am your attending physician I will prescribe you Omeprazole 40 mg once a day... Avoid spicy and fast food for time being and use simple food and fruits. You will be fine. Hope it helps Regards Dr XXXXXXX Sultan