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What Causes Burping After A Rib Injury?
My husband had a fall with a scaffold falling on top of him breaking 3 ribs, Ribs broken are the more middle ones on his left side. He seems to be doing ok except for burping very often. He has been prescribed pain meds and the use of an albertual inhaler. What could be causing the burping? He is very healthy and normal weight with a fresh checkup before the accident.
Mon, 30 Mar 2020
Hello,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Burping dont seem to be related to the rib fracture.
I suggest to take an antacid to neutralize stomach acid and prevent heartburn, which can cause burping.
Bismuth subsalicylate is particularly useful if your burps smell like sulfur.
Take an anti-gas medication like simethicone (Gas-X).
I also suggest to avoid food that can trigger the symptoms .
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Burping dont seem to be related to the rib fracture.
I suggest to take an antacid to neutralize stomach acid and prevent heartburn, which can cause burping.
Bismuth subsalicylate is particularly useful if your burps smell like sulfur.
Take an anti-gas medication like simethicone (Gas-X).
I also suggest to avoid food that can trigger the symptoms .
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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