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What Causes Indigestion And Shortness Of Breath?
Question: Yes, I am a 42 year old female. Have always had issues with burping, but lately it has become more frequent with continued indigestion and most recently, shortness of breath. It feels as if I cannot take a deep full breath. This new sign concerns me. Pepcid AC does not help with shortness of breath. I do not have heartburn, reflux or other signs of that sort.
Brief Answer:
To rule out possibility of Gastroesophageal reflux
Detailed Answer:
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Dear Ms
Going by description of your symptoms of burping and indigestion associated with respiratory symptoms, possibility of Gastroesophageal reflux needs to be considered. Even though there are no other typical symptoms of GERD, it is still likely to be present. Gerd causes hyper-reactivity of airway which could present as shortness of breath.
I would suggest you the following
1. Thorough clinical examination and assessment by your physician to rule out respiratory and cardiovascular cause for shortness of breath (especially more important if shortness of breath occurs while exertion )
2. Evaluation of Gerd and acid peptic disease by Upper gastrointestinal tract Endoscopy and contrast study
In the meantime I would suggest you the following
1. Eat small quantity of meals more frequently
2. Avoid carbonated / alcohol / caffeinated beverage
3. Avoid sleeping or lying down immediately after consuming food and drinks
4. Gastric motility increasing drug like Domperidone will be helpful
Do keep me updated about progress
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon
To rule out possibility of Gastroesophageal reflux
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
Going by description of your symptoms of burping and indigestion associated with respiratory symptoms, possibility of Gastroesophageal reflux needs to be considered. Even though there are no other typical symptoms of GERD, it is still likely to be present. Gerd causes hyper-reactivity of airway which could present as shortness of breath.
I would suggest you the following
1. Thorough clinical examination and assessment by your physician to rule out respiratory and cardiovascular cause for shortness of breath (especially more important if shortness of breath occurs while exertion )
2. Evaluation of Gerd and acid peptic disease by Upper gastrointestinal tract Endoscopy and contrast study
In the meantime I would suggest you the following
1. Eat small quantity of meals more frequently
2. Avoid carbonated / alcohol / caffeinated beverage
3. Avoid sleeping or lying down immediately after consuming food and drinks
4. Gastric motility increasing drug like Domperidone will be helpful
Do keep me updated about progress
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon
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