A member asked:

Feels like air or a bubble trapped at the pit of my stomach below sternum, nausea at times. can burp at times, others times can't. no appetite.

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Julie Abbott answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Having the sense: that air is trapped in your chest/lower esophagus can be alarming and uncomfortable. It can be due to GERD (gastrointestinal reflux) where acids/stomach contents backwash from the stomach into the esophagus. Or it can result from air swallowing (aerophagia): eating/drinking too quickly can contribute as can anxiety, talking while eating, chewing gum. carbonated drinks. Work on these; then to Doc.

Answered 9/26/2016

1.7k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more