Gas, Bloating, and Burping
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have burping with abdominal fullness or indigestion?
See significance of burping with abdominal fullness or indigestion if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
You may wait to see if the symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Have you had recurring burping with abdominal fullness or indigestion during or after meals that has not gotten better with 1 week of home treatment?
You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Have you had burping with abdominal fullness or indigestion for 1 week or longer that does not appear to be related to eating meals or chewing gum?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: October 15, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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