Gas, Bloating, and Burping
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have gas, burping, or bloating that begins after eating or drinking?
See significance of gas, burping, or bloating that begins after eating or drinking 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 Do you still have gas, bloating, or burping 72 hours after removing foods or drinks from your food plan that you think are causing your symptoms?
You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Are you concerned about your ability to have a healthy food plan if you remove the foods or drinks that you think are causing your problems?
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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