Know How an iCliniq Doctor Helped a Patient Who Belched Every 10 Minutes

A 27-year-old female patient asked our iCliniq doctor about excessive belching every 10 minutes, even when she did not drink or eat anything. She also mentioned that she had this discomfort for the past four days with no other associated symptoms.

Our iCliniq doctor went through the query and said that as the symptoms were seen for a short duration, it could be due to the food she had taken a couple of days before she experienced excessive belching. He explained that a diet or beverage rich in fructose, sugar, milk protein, milkshakes, juices, alcohol, and raw vegetables or salads could cause excessive belching. Also, the doctor mentioned that if this were not the cause, it might be due to a functional problem with the esophageal junction. When the problem is above this junction, it is called supra-gastric belching, and when it is below, it is known as infra-gastric belching. So, he wanted to know whether the excessive belching happened after eating any particular foods.

The patient reverted, saying that she felt nauseous a few days back, and it all started after that. She then started belching every 10 minutes.

Our doctor went through the query and suggested an antibiotic, an antiemetic, and a muscle relaxant for three days. He also mentioned taking the antiemetic and muscle relaxant half an hour before food. Meanwhile, he also advised avoiding milk, milk-based diets, and pulp juices for the next three days. The doctor said that investigations like blood tests and endoscopy would be suggested when there is no improvement with these medicines.

The patient reverted, asking if she should only take the antibiotic and antiemetic, as she felt the muscle relaxant could cause adverse effects.

Our doctor went through the query and said the suggested muscle relaxant was safe, and it helps close the junction between the stomach and esophagus and prevents belching.

The patient reverted, saying that she felt better from the last seven days and was extremely grateful for the timely help. Also, the patient said that she would follow all the instructions suggested by iCliniq's doctor.