What Causes Flatulence And Burping When Suffering From Gastrointestinal Pain?

Posted on Sat, 23 Aug 2014

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Question : I have a friend who is experiencing gastrointestinal pain. He is 62 and has been in great health. He said he is gaseous and has flatulence and burping. He is fine until he eats. In particular he cannot handle any cold foods or drinks

Answered by Dr. Danish Sheikh (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
gastric ulcer may be a possibility

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your query in detail and will help you in best possible way,

According to symptoms what you have presented I feel its most propably a gastric ulcer or gastrities,

To help you in a better way I would like to know some history from you,

Do you get pain immedietly after food???

Is the pain pricking type???
Or
pain is dull aching type???

Do you see any visible swelling on your abdomen???

Are you experiencing loss of weight???

Is pain associated with acid reflux,nausea vomiting???

Awaiting your reply

Regards.

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