Every Once In A While I Will Start To Breath

Posted on Tue, 31 Mar 2020

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Question : every once in a while I will start to breath and my upper stomach just below the point in my ribcage will bubble and kind of spasm. kind of like I have fluid in my lungs but I don't. I does not hurt in any was at all mostly feels after like I need to burp. goes away quickly. I do have heartburn quite a bit tho.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (-1 hours later)

Brief Answer:
GERD

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
You have symptoms of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
For relief-
1. Take omeprazole twice a day before food
2. Reduce weight if obese. Maintain your BMI at less than 25
3. Avoid smoking and alcohol ( If you have these habits)
4. Avoid coffee, citrus, chocolates, carbonated beverages, fatty food
5. Eat multiple smaller meals
6. Go to bed at least 2 hours after food.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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