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I burp all the time, if i don't burp the air will get stuck in my chest causing difficulty with breathing.how can i stop it, i tried a lot of medicines!

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Dr. Charles Cattano answered

Consider this...: Aerophagia (swallowed air) distends stomach & may result in burping. Also, gassiness/ stomach distension after meals can reflect: 1) partial gastric outlet obstruction due to gastritis/ulcer; 2) pyloric narrowing from scar;3) gastroparesis due to delayed stomach emptying (as w/diabetic gut neuropathy); 4) bacterial overgrowth in gut; 5) any malabsorption; 6) pancreatic maldigestion; 7) ibs; 8) more.

Answered 4/20/2018

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A member asked:

I burp all the time, if i don't burp the air will get stuck in my chest causing difficulty with breathing.how can i stop it, i tried a lot of medicines!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Charles Cattano answered

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