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What Causes Breathlessness And Excess Belching While Having Anxiety?
Hello Doctor! I am concerned about symptoms that may have been misdiagnosed and therefore mis-treated. I have shortness of breath. I had this condition rather severely several years ago, was examined and told it was anxiety . I was given a short term anti-depressant and sent to my regular GP who prescribed a longer term anti-depressant. This seemed to be sufficient until after a very stressful time in my life. I took these meds for approximately 16 months and haven t needed them for almost 2 years. Recently I ve begun gulping for air again. THis leads to lots of belching, but not accompanied by pain like acid reflux. My GP has put me back on anti-depressant, but I m not as convinced this time that it is anxiety. Could this be a problem with my upper GI tract?
Mon, 30 Mar 2020
Hello,
As per my clinical experience, the issue of lot of belching, air gulping sensation indicates various possible issues along with anxiety as:
- Gastritis (acute or chronic)
- Ulcer (Stomach or duodenum)
- Hiatus hernia
- Achalasia cardia
- Other issues causing gastro esophageal reflux disorder
- Gall bladder dyspepsia
- Other intestine problems
I would recommend a though physical examination and later on if required a primary work up with ultrasound of the abdomen & pelvis is best recommended as screening purpose. Primary relief with rabeprazole on empty stomach is best suggestion.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
As per my clinical experience, the issue of lot of belching, air gulping sensation indicates various possible issues along with anxiety as:
- Gastritis (acute or chronic)
- Ulcer (Stomach or duodenum)
- Hiatus hernia
- Achalasia cardia
- Other issues causing gastro esophageal reflux disorder
- Gall bladder dyspepsia
- Other intestine problems
I would recommend a though physical examination and later on if required a primary work up with ultrasound of the abdomen & pelvis is best recommended as screening purpose. Primary relief with rabeprazole on empty stomach is best suggestion.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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