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What Causes Upset Stomach, Heartburn And Burping After Air Travel?

Yesterday, took a flight from Boston to Nashville - did not feel well on the plane. Off the plane - bad upset stomach, body aching, chills. Could barely sleep. Today, burping, terrible stomach pain (below center area of rib cage. - like very bad heartburn - can hardly stand it. LInda Moran - email: YYYY@YYYY
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of upset stomach, heartburn and burping after air travel seems to be due to gastric ulcer disease and infection of the gut leading to electrolyte imbalance in body. Another possible cause for this is may be due to tension try to avoid it. As stress/tension is important cause of upset stomach, heartburn and burping. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to keep your bed elevated on head side. You should take oral rehydrating solution to maintain hydration status of body. Avoid intake of outside food. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist once for proper examination. You should get upper GI endoscopy done and start treatment accordingly. Doctor may prescribe loperamide , laxative , omeprazole and antacids.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Upset Stomach, Heartburn And Burping After Air Travel?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of upset stomach, heartburn and burping after air travel seems to be due to gastric ulcer disease and infection of the gut leading to electrolyte imbalance in body. Another possible cause for this is may be due to tension try to avoid it. As stress/tension is important cause of upset stomach, heartburn and burping. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to keep your bed elevated on head side. You should take oral rehydrating solution to maintain hydration status of body. Avoid intake of outside food. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist once for proper examination. You should get upper GI endoscopy done and start treatment accordingly. Doctor may prescribe loperamide , laxative , omeprazole and antacids. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari