HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Chronic Burping?

I am a female, 66, have gained about 20 pounds in the past 4 years.

The past 2 weeks I have been having chronic burping...day and night...affect trying to go to sleep even if I try to prop myself up. Why isn't this going away? What is going on? Should I be concerned?
Thu, 4 Feb 2016
Report Abuse
Dentist 's  Response
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain chronic burping or belching occurs due to excess formation of intestinal gas ad can occur commonly due to causes like indigestion, Gastroenteritis or stomach infection, taking heavy meals, taking excess of frizzy or carbonated drinks, smoking, eating too fast can lead to swallowing of more air, lactose intolerance, irritable bowel syndrome etc..
I would suggest you to consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like Colonoscopy, Ultrasound and blood test can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly..
You can be advised antibiotics if there is infection, antacids, Simethicone that helps in reducing excess gas,taking light meals, doing moderate workout, avoid fatty foods and carbonated drinks.
Drink plenty of warm water..
Take walk after meals.

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Chronic Burping?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain chronic burping or belching occurs due to excess formation of intestinal gas ad can occur commonly due to causes like indigestion, Gastroenteritis or stomach infection, taking heavy meals, taking excess of frizzy or carbonated drinks, smoking, eating too fast can lead to swallowing of more air, lactose intolerance, irritable bowel syndrome etc.. I would suggest you to consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like Colonoscopy, Ultrasound and blood test can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly.. You can be advised antibiotics if there is infection, antacids, Simethicone that helps in reducing excess gas,taking light meals, doing moderate workout, avoid fatty foods and carbonated drinks. Drink plenty of warm water.. Take walk after meals. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.