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Question: Ive had bloating/fullness feeling in the upper belly area after every meal followed by a need to burp for the past week. When i do burp i vomit a little in my throat. I had a colonoscopy Sep2014 came back positive for colitis. Ive had 5 occult blood tests Sep 2014 came back negative. No pain just tight/fullness feeling (maybe bloated) in the upper abdomen region
Brief Answer:
Acid reflux/cholecyst/colitis problems.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your medical history carefully and am sorry for the situation you are in.
1. The burping feeling you have after eating is indicative for possible:
- acid reflux
- cholecyst issues
- eating fast, thus, swallowing too much air
2. Vomiting when you burp is due to air swallowed when you eat.
Further investigations are needed to determine the right cause:
- abdominal ultrasound
- upper endoscopy
For the moment, I can only advise to:
- eat often, small portions and chew up slowly
- avoid foods that would aggravate your symptoms: e.g. oily; chilly; spicy foods etc.
- do not lay down immediately after eating
- start taking OTC PPIs (omeprazole or pantoprazole) and ranitidine
- Antacids are advised to be taken after each meal
Hope it was of help!
Dr.Klerida
Acid reflux/cholecyst/colitis problems.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your medical history carefully and am sorry for the situation you are in.
1. The burping feeling you have after eating is indicative for possible:
- acid reflux
- cholecyst issues
- eating fast, thus, swallowing too much air
2. Vomiting when you burp is due to air swallowed when you eat.
Further investigations are needed to determine the right cause:
- abdominal ultrasound
- upper endoscopy
For the moment, I can only advise to:
- eat often, small portions and chew up slowly
- avoid foods that would aggravate your symptoms: e.g. oily; chilly; spicy foods etc.
- do not lay down immediately after eating
- start taking OTC PPIs (omeprazole or pantoprazole) and ranitidine
- Antacids are advised to be taken after each meal
Hope it was of help!
Dr.Klerida
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
I talked to my gastro nurse (dince my doctor was away for the holiday) she said to take toms and drink liquids only for 24 hrs, then slowly start to eat food. She said i was having regergitation issues. My gastroenterologist wouldcall after the holiday.
Brief Answer:
Continue with advice as given earlier...
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Thank you for providing further data.
If you are having regurgitation issues, then, I advise to :
- continue the diet changes as given earlier
- and start taking the medications as described earlier
until you see your doctor after holidays.
All the best!
Dr.Klerida
Continue with advice as given earlier...
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Thank you for providing further data.
If you are having regurgitation issues, then, I advise to :
- continue the diet changes as given earlier
- and start taking the medications as described earlier
until you see your doctor after holidays.
All the best!
Dr.Klerida
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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