acid reflex

I am 29 years old and i have acid reflex I just wanted to know if its normal to burp alot threw out the day and when I burp somethimes i throw up mukis and fluid the fluid just squirts out of my mouth. What can I do to stop it? I already take acid reflex pills

[Ratnakar Kini, MD]

Hi,
Burping throughout the day is not normal.
For complete relief of symptoms of GERD, in addition to the pills certain lifestyle changes are also needed -
Lifestyle modifications -
1. Head elevation while sleeping
2. Small frequent meals
3. Going to bed 2- 3 hours after food
4. Avoiding bed time snacks
5. Avoiding smoking and alcohol
6. Avoiding tight fitting clothes
7. Avoiding cola, citrus drinks, carbonated drinks, tea, coffee, spicy food
8. Weight reduction

[julies123]

I burp constantly as well with my (supposedly) GERD. It is very annoying and then sometime I have severe bloating and even nausea.  It is horrible to live with and not get relief from proton pumps.
I've do everyone of the above items as well with no relief.

[Ratnakar Kini, MD]

If there is no relief with medical therapy, then re-evaluation has to be done with 24 hours pH monitoring test.
If confirmed by that test and medical therapy does not work, then the option availble is surgery.