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Suggest Remedy For Gas And Belching

I have a belly that continues to be filled with gas and is causing me to Belch and unable to breath. It is like something is pushing up on my lungs and I can t get enough air. Have had colonoscopy (clear) and endocolospy (clear). Any suggestions? Jim Waters Georgia
Fri, 26 Jun 2015
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Hello!

Thank you for asking on HCM! I understand your concern.

Your symptoms may be related to a possible irritable bowel syndrome or to indigestion.
Anxiety can also mimic a similar clinical scenario, because of aerophagia (the tendency to swallow air) .

Irritable bowel syndrome commonly causes cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea and constipation and usually coexists with anxiety.

The fact that your colonoscopy has resulted normal is another indicator that there is nothing to worry about.

I recommend you to perform a routine blood test, kidney and liver function tests, thyroid hormone levels and blood electrolytes, to exclude other causes of this clinical scenario.

I advise you to take some anxiolytics for some time and avoid fatty and spicy food. I recommend you eating more fibers and vegetables. Digestion tablets and probiotics may be helpful.
Espumisan will also relieve your symptoms.

Hope to have been helpful!

Greetings! Dr. Iliri
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Suggest Remedy For Gas And Belching

Hello! Thank you for asking on HCM! I understand your concern. Your symptoms may be related to a possible irritable bowel syndrome or to indigestion. Anxiety can also mimic a similar clinical scenario, because of aerophagia (the tendency to swallow air) . Irritable bowel syndrome commonly causes cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea and constipation and usually coexists with anxiety. The fact that your colonoscopy has resulted normal is another indicator that there is nothing to worry about. I recommend you to perform a routine blood test, kidney and liver function tests, thyroid hormone levels and blood electrolytes, to exclude other causes of this clinical scenario. I advise you to take some anxiolytics for some time and avoid fatty and spicy food. I recommend you eating more fibers and vegetables. Digestion tablets and probiotics may be helpful. Espumisan will also relieve your symptoms. Hope to have been helpful! Greetings! Dr. Iliri