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Have constant belching and breathing difficulty. How to get cured?
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I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini Gastroenterologist and I am pleased to answer your query.
Constant belching could be due to acid reflux disease, aerophagia ( excessive swallowing of air) espcially in anxious persons , gastritis and gastroparesis (delayed stomach emptying which occurs most often in diabetics).
So you need to treat the underlying cause.
---Treat acid reflux disease/gastritis with medications like tablet prilosec.
----To prevent aerophagia -
1.Eat slowly
2. Avoid carbonated drinks, chewing gums and smoking ( if you are a smoker)
3. You have mentioned about panic attack which may worsen it. So you need to get that treated.
----Treat diabetes if you are a diabetic and keep blood glucose under control.
----- Avoid fatty food, beans and brocolli
----- Avoid bedtime snacks and go to bed at least 2-3 hours after food.
I hope that answers your question.
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Dr.Ratnakar Kini
Yogurt may not be helpful in preventing constant belching. You may have to treat aerophagia which I have mentioned in my earlier post.
You can take digestive enzymes like Beano for relief.
I hope that answers your question.
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Regards
Dr.Ratnakar Kini
| Question is related to | |
|---|---|
| Diseases and Conditions | Panic attack, Shortness of breath, Gastritis, Gastroparesis, Reflux esophagitis, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Aerophagia, Dyspepsia |
| Drug/Medication | Prilosec, Omeprazole |
| Medical Topics | Gas problem |
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