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Suggest Treatment For Excessive Belching

Posted on Thu, 9 Jul 2015

Question: I been belching and burping and when I take antacid it get better. When took ant acid I got a flutter. What does that mean

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
GERD /Dyspepsia, Baseline EKG be done to be safe

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Based upon your description of the symptoms , it is most likely GERD ( Gastro esophageal Reflux Disease ). PPIs like esomeprazole can be given for 10 days. PPIs are much more effective than antacids for GERD/Dyspepsia that does not get relieved with lifestyle changes and antacids alone. GERD can also present with chest and epigastric pain or discomfort. Antacids aren't associated with arrhythmias e.g atrial flutter or tachycardia. You can get a baseline EKG done to be sure that there is no cardiac cause for the flutter that you mentioned.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (16 minutes later)

Can trap gas give a flutter to your heart

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Unlikely to do so

Detailed Answer:
Hello.

Its highly unlikely that the trapped gas has lead to the flutter. It can lead to transient chest pain, though.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (7 minutes later)

I have know shortness of breath and can climb a set of stair . Is it possible I can still be having a heart attack . I can also raise my arms above my head

Can anxiety cause the heart to flutter

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Explained

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

No, it doesn't appear to be an M.I/heart attack especially if there is no chest pain, shortness of breath and any hemodynamic related confusion. As stated earlier the flutter should be looked for on an EKG. If there is no evidence and the symptoms subside then most likely it was due to anxiety or a panic attack. If it recurs then a 24 hour holter monitor can be advised in consult with your doctor.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 minutes later)

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Most welcome

Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome.

Let me know if you have any other query or clarification that you may require.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar