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What Causes Gurgling In My Left Side Of My Chest?

I have had gurgling my in my left side of my chest for 4 or 5 days now. Seems like every 4 or 5seconds there is a relase of air. I also seem to have a build up of gas which I can burb and feel beeter. sometime it helps the gurgling but most of the timeit doesn't. I have no pains.
Mon, 9 Nov 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your situation and problem.
By your history and description, possibility of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is more.
It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter.
Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms of gaseous feeling in stomach (gurgling sound), burping etc.
So better to follow these steps for symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid stress and tension.
2. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals.
3. Start proton pump inhibitors and prokinetic drugs.
4. Go for walk after meals.
5. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in the bed.
6. Quit smoking and alcohol if you have these symptoms.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Gurgling In My Left Side Of My Chest?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. By your history and description, possibility of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is more. It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms of gaseous feeling in stomach (gurgling sound), burping etc. So better to follow these steps for symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid stress and tension. 2. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 3. Start proton pump inhibitors and prokinetic drugs. 4. Go for walk after meals. 5. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in the bed. 6. Quit smoking and alcohol if you have these symptoms. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.