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After throwing up for a couple of days straight (flu). i am burping up a lot of acid very painful to lie down and sleep as well please help.

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Recovery: After an infectious illness it is quite common to have increased gas production for some time because of impaired digestion. I would continue to be cautious with your diet, keeping it low in milk products and cheeses. May try over the counter gas pills such as simethicone.

Answered 8/3/2015

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A member asked:

After throwing up for a couple of days straight (flu). i am burping up a lot of acid very painful to lie down and sleep as well please help.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jordan Rush answered

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