Suggest Remedy For Persistent Pressure And Pain In Chest

Posted on Thu, 29 Oct 2015

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Thu, 29 Oct 2015 Answered on

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Question : I cannot burp and I also have many unusual symptoms that occur off and on. I have alot of pressure and pain in my chest that noone can ever seem to diagnose. can not being able to burp cause any problems?

Answered by Dr. Amit Jain (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not able to burp is of no concerns

Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM). It appears that you have reflux disease or cardiac disease. SO I will suggest you to visit a doctor who may advise for some test for heart and endoscopy examination for confirming the diagnosis. Burping usually occurs because food stay for a longer period of time then usual and bacteria present over there try to digest them and produce a foul smell gas which comes out during burps. So if it is not there then it is good.
I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. If you have any further query I will be happy to answer that too. Remain in touch and get-well soon.

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