What Causes Stomach Growling, Constant Burping, Hiccups And Burning Sensation In Chest Area?

Posted on Tue, 29 Mar 2016

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Question : I would like to know what would cause stomach growling and constant burping and a few hiccups? I also have had a burning sensation in the stomach and chest area. Even by the ribs and armpits every now and then.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
You are reporting to have stomach burping and burning sensation on chest area.
These symptoms are mostly related with GERD acid reflux and stomach issues.
This si why at your situation I would recommend to do :
- upper endoscopy
Meantime I suggest to start PPI'S treatment like prilosec and antacids like gaviscon.

Also I would recommend to change lifestyle like:
- avoid fatty and spicy foods
- eat often as small amount of meal
- use two pillows when you lay down
- increase physical activity
- avoid alcohol and smoking
Hope it was helpful to you!
Dr.Klerida

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (4 minutes later)

I just started taking prescription Prilosec today. Its 40mg. I was on in for 30 days back in January and seemed to work good. Can Gerd cause the stomach to growl a lot?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

Yes, Gerd acid reflux can cause stomach growling.

Otherwise gastritis may cause these symptoms too.
Start using prilosec and schedule for uu per endoscopy.
Wish you all the best!
Dr.Klerida

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (8 minutes later)

And can Gerd cause a burning sensation by the ribs area?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Usually burning sensation in the chest area

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Gerd typically can cause burning in the chest area. It happens because the acid secretions from stomach pass to the esophagus and cause burning sensation.
Wish you health!

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (7 minutes later)

What about the burning in my stomach area? Is that part of gastritis or could it be an ulcer?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
with regards to burning sensation in stomach area, mostly it is related with gastritis.

Ulcer usually is associated with stomach pain.
Otherwise only upper endoscopy will defenitevly give you an exact diagnosis .
Wish you health!
Dr.Klerida

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