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What Causes Exessive Stomach Gas And Burping?

Posted on Mon, 14 Apr 2014

Question: the area of the left lymphatic duct turns into a ridge about the length of the duct and about one and a half inches high when I raise up from the prone position. Also I have lots of stomach gas and am burping a lot. Any ideas? Also have been constipated and my bowel movement has been little round balls. could this be another symptom?

Answered by Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan (6 hours later)

Brief Answer: ... Detailed Answer: Hi there.. Thanks for writing in. Sorry I didn't understand what you were trying to say about the lymphatic duct..... Regarding stomach gas, burping, constipation..... The possibilities are gastritis/acidity/ indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome etc Do drink warm water after waking up in the morning. Warm water is good for digestion. Drink warm water at regular intervals. Exercise 30 minutes a day 5 days a week. Have plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, salads. Etc. Include whole grain cereals like wheat , oats in your diet. Eat frequent smaller meals rather than 3 large meals. Take probiotics like lactobacilli, which help maintain the normal flora of the gut. If none of this measures work, do visit a gastroenterologist who might prescribe you antacids like ranitidine etc. and do further investigations if necessary. Hope this helps. Regards, Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan (8 hours later)

I was using the duct to describe where the area is that raises up when I get up from the prone position. The sternum is a better description of the area. The area that raises up is about 6 or 7 inches long and is about an inch or so higher than the chest, is firm and feels like a muscle and goes away when I am standing erect. It is about one and a half inches wide. This only happens when I am getting up by bending forward at the waist.

Answered by Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan (9 hours later)

Brief Answer: .... Detailed Answer: It might be the xiphoid process, which is part of the sternum. However,please do visit a doctor to rule out hernia etc.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar