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Can Acid Reflux Cause Breathless And Lot Of Belching?

I have been having on & off breathless and alot of belching. The feeling is right by my collar bone area and feels like I cannot breath but I have no problem taking a deep breath. My Dr. said that it might be acid reflux. I do take blood pressure medication that states it may cause acid reflux. I am very puzzeled as I have been on prilosec for five days and the feeling still comes and goes. HELP
Fri, 24 Jun 2016
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Hi Peter
Welcome
I have gone through your query.

Based on the information it looks like GERD.

I would suggest you few measures that will be beneficial.
Take capsule omeprazole 20 mg once daily empty stomach, before breakfast for a week.
Avoid spicy and oily food for few days till the symptoms are resolved. Avoid or reduce the intake of meat, dairy products, and add more fiber to your diet. Eat lots of salads, vegetables, fresh fruits.
Avoid excess consumption of tea/ coffee/ hydrogenated drinks. Avoid smoking and alcohol, if any.
Eat frequent small meals instead of heavy ones and do not starve. Do not lie down immediately after food, walk for at least 10 to 15 minutes. Keep your head end slightly raised when sleeping.
Maintain a gap of atleast 2 hrs in between dinner and going to bed.
Eat light meals prepared under hygienic conditions. Avoid eating fast and talking while eating.
Regular exercise is very much essential. Follow this measures your symptoms should reduce.
Follow this measures you should be fine.
If you have any further doubt, I'll be glad to help you out.
Take care
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Can Acid Reflux Cause Breathless And Lot Of Belching?

Hi Peter Welcome I have gone through your query. Based on the information it looks like GERD. I would suggest you few measures that will be beneficial. Take capsule omeprazole 20 mg once daily empty stomach, before breakfast for a week. Avoid spicy and oily food for few days till the symptoms are resolved. Avoid or reduce the intake of meat, dairy products, and add more fiber to your diet. Eat lots of salads, vegetables, fresh fruits. Avoid excess consumption of tea/ coffee/ hydrogenated drinks. Avoid smoking and alcohol, if any. Eat frequent small meals instead of heavy ones and do not starve. Do not lie down immediately after food, walk for at least 10 to 15 minutes. Keep your head end slightly raised when sleeping. Maintain a gap of atleast 2 hrs in between dinner and going to bed. Eat light meals prepared under hygienic conditions. Avoid eating fast and talking while eating. Regular exercise is very much essential. Follow this measures your symptoms should reduce. Follow this measures you should be fine. If you have any further doubt, I ll be glad to help you out. Take care