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What Causes Indigestion And Belching?
I have been experiencing moderate indigestion, located at sternum. On occasion my belches have a odor of burnt plastic. Does this make any sense at all. Ingegestion not responding to Tums or Rolaids as it typically does within minutes after taking.
Mon, 31 Jul 2017
Hi,
I understand your concern.
Indigestion and belching are due to hyperacidity issues of the stomach or biliary I problems.
Upper endoscopy is recommended together with abdominal ultrasound. Stool examination for ova parasites and intolerance are also recommended.
Until you get the tests done, I advise you to:
- take pancreatic enzymes to help with digestion
- take simethicone and probiotics
- have light and frequent meals
- eat slowly
Hope this helps.
I understand your concern.
Indigestion and belching are due to hyperacidity issues of the stomach or biliary I problems.
Upper endoscopy is recommended together with abdominal ultrasound. Stool examination for ova parasites and intolerance are also recommended.
Until you get the tests done, I advise you to:
- take pancreatic enzymes to help with digestion
- take simethicone and probiotics
- have light and frequent meals
- eat slowly
Hope this helps.
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