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I have discomfort on my left side chest almost everyday, i feel the burp but i have to roll or shake my left hand to get the burp out, dr did a barium swallow and mentioned there is no filling defect or stricture, i have been prescribed with nexium 40mg.

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Dr. Scott Lippe answered

Burps: If the Nexium (esomeprazole) helps at all then it is an acid related problem and thats the track to go on - if not then you need further testing.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I have discomfort on my left side chest almost everyday, i feel the burp but i have to roll or shake my left hand to get the burp out, dr did a barium swallow and mentioned there is no filling defect or stricture, i have been prescribed with nexium 40mg.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Scott Lippe answered

Dr Ali agreed

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