Meds may be cause of burping

July 27, 2011 By

DEAR DR. GOTT: I have dry burping (no acid taste ever) 30 times a day, five or six burps each time. I am on digoxin for a rapid and irregular heart rate. Could my heart condition have anything to do with the excessive dry burping? It happens any time of day, whether my stomach is empty or after I have eaten. I am an 85-year-old female.

DEAR READER: Your heart condition is likely atrial fibrillation, a condition that causes skipped beats and a rapid heart rate. I don’t believe it is the cause of your excessive burping; however, your medication may be.
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Diet may be cause of excess gas

May 19, 2011 By

DEAR DR. GOTT: I have an odd question. I have found myself burping a lot, and, as a woman, this is embarrassing. What is the cause of excess gas? Sometimes I have it so badly it hurts my chest.

DEAR READER: Generally, stomach gas is caused by the digestion of certain foods. Excess stomach acid, acid reflux and swallowing excess air when eating too quickly can also cause burping and gas pain. I suggest that you modify your diet first. Try using Beano or another over-the-counter gas reducer. If these fail to help, make an appointment with your physician to discuss the situation.

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