burping

[scumm]

I burp constantly.  I don't think I eat fast, I eat fairly good foods, but I burp no matter what I eat or drink and if I get up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom, I will burp.  I am 55 years old.  I do take prilosec for irritation on the esophogus from GERD.  I did have an endoscopy done.  I have had upper GI's done and all have come out negative.  Any suggestions?

[Jangela]

(Such a pretty nickname!) Sometimes, excessive belching is a sign of an over abundance of "bad" bacteria in the digestive system or insufficient digestion leading to infrequent bowel movements and a buildup of gas. It has to exit one way or another! To keep the gas from forming, drink kefir and eat plain yogurt regularly, and drink a "green" beverage every day, such as a little aloe juice or wheatgrass juice from the health food store. These things will help keep things "moving along". You should notice a difference within a few days, and if you keep on this regimen, the burps will almost be eliminated.

[scumm]

I belong to Weight watchers...I have lost weight but it seems that the more weight I lose, the more I burp....maybe it just seems that way, but I burp constantly.  I have been on Prilosec for a couple of years now.

[selmaS]

Hi....have u modified ur diet and lifestyle?

It is very important to do this in addition to meds in order to aid the healing process.
And not all meds work for eveyone,.

How long r u on the meds?

"selma"