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  • Male
  • 34 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I'm experiencing a lot of burping and I seem to get short of breath. When I take an antacid and the gas goes away, my breathlessness seems to improve. Could GERD or the excessive burping be causing this breathlessness? It's a bit worrying, and I'd love to understand what's going on.

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tab pan d orally,before food for 14 days and syrup sucralfate 10 ml thrice daily for 14 days is advised to the patient.

Dr. Ranjith Suggests...

Consult a Gastroenterology/gi Medicine Specialist

Answered 04/07/2025

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