I'm experiencing this burning sensation in my upper abdomen, mostly on the right side, and it's been getting pretty intense. I also feel some shortage of breath. The pain usually lasts for about 20 to 30 minutes, and it tends to calm down after I drink a lot of water and burp, but the burning feeling lingers for a bit. This has happened 2-3 times over the last few days, and I'm a bit concerned. I have a one-month-old baby who is entirely breastfed could this be a digestive issue? I'm considering trying Ayurvedic remedies, do you think that might be a good idea?

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Dr Chandra P

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Your symptoms appear to be that of gastroenteritis. You would require an antacid to get relief from the symptoms. Avoid spicy, oily, fried, deep fried and junk food. Aim to drink 3 litres of water per day. Limit coffee, tea and carbonated drinks to just once a day

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Dear Doctors I am suffering from Fissure and kind of constipation also. I meet a surgeon and he told my fissure is not too old. As a surgeon he suggested surgery. But I am scared of fissure surgery as I heard it too painful. Can it be cured without surgery with medicine and all I feel burning sensation when stooling. Irritation feeling persist for whole day. Please advice me for necessary step which I can plan. Thanks Ravi

Please see a local gastroentrologist, physical consultation.

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