Suggest Remedy For Irritation And Burps In A Alcoholic Person

Posted on Fri, 3 Apr 2015

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Fri, 3 Apr 2015 Answered on

Mon, 20 Apr 2015 Last reviewed on

Question : My husband is an alcoholic. He has been having problems with feeling like he needs to burp, then starts intense gagging. Sometimes he throws up, but more times than not he just sounds like he is trying to throw up. It is awful intense for him and it sounds terrible. .what is this?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Serious diagnoses may be underlying cause

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
This is irritation of esophagus or stomach by some pathologic process. It can be more or less serious cause but since he is alcoholic then worst scenarios should be ruled out. And these include oesophageal and gastric tumors.
However in most cases there is just gastric ulcer, gastriris, GERD or BArrets esophagus. It can be treated by medicines and diet.
But to determine exact diagnosis he simply must do gastroscopy and then plan further treatment. WIsh you good health. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (11 minutes later)

He just got out of the hospital because he can't walk 10 ft without breathing like he ran 5 miles. they did a lot of blood work, but found nothing. could these be connected??

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
it could

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
Yes it could be related. Stomach disorders may.cause anemia and fatigue. Also liver condition may be damaged as well. He should do gastroscopy and liver evaluation. Wish you good health. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta