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What Could Constant Belching With Hypertension In Elderly Suggest?
My mom is in her early 50s, and she keeps belching and says it feels like a heart attack and some pain. She is a somewhat heavy smoker and has hypertension. Im worried if this is serious enough to call a doctor about it? Because I hear her have a belching episode atleast once a day and Im worried it could be serious.
Mon, 10 Nov 2014
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Persistent belching would be related to the the gastrointestinal tract and is not a symptom of heart disease.
It can be due to :(1) gerd- reflux
(2)lactose intolerance
(3)use of gas producing foods such as cabbage, broccoli, brussel sprouts, beans, carbonated drinks
(4)intolerance to particular foods
The use of reflux medication may help . A change in diet may also be needed.
I hope this helps
Persistent belching would be related to the the gastrointestinal tract and is not a symptom of heart disease.
It can be due to :(1) gerd- reflux
(2)lactose intolerance
(3)use of gas producing foods such as cabbage, broccoli, brussel sprouts, beans, carbonated drinks
(4)intolerance to particular foods
The use of reflux medication may help . A change in diet may also be needed.
I hope this helps
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