Gastroenterology

Belching all the time can be caused by swallowing too much air, eating habits, or digestive issues.

Constant burping and nausea can be signs of digestive issues like dyspepsia or, less commonly, a heart problem like angina. It's important to talk to a doctor to find out what's causing these symptoms.

To stop constant burping, try diaphragmatic breathing and behavioral changes. These methods can help reduce the frequency of belching.

Excessive burping with chest pain can be caused by conditions like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or even heart-related issues like angina. It's important to pay attention to these symptoms and consult a healthcare provider.

People burp a lot after eating because they swallow air, which can occur when eating quickly, talking while eating, or chewing gum.

Excessive burping at night can be caused by swallowing air during the day, which is released when lying down. Sleep can affect how much you burp.

Constant burping after meals can be caused by swallowing too much air or digestive issues. It's important to understand why this happens to manage it better.

Excessive burping after surgery can occur due to changes in the digestive system, especially after procedures like antireflux or bariatric surgeries.

For lower abdominal pain caused by viral gastroenteritis (commonly known as the stomach flu), the primary treatment focuses on symptom relief rather than specific medications. Over-the-counter medications can help alleviate pain and discomfort, but it is essential to stay hydrated and allow the body to recover.

A lump in the left hypochondriac region may represent a tumor or tumor-like lesion. Possibilities include lipomas which are benign fat deposits, gastrointestinal stromal tumors which are lesions arising in the abdominal wall, or even liver masses like a pedunculated giant hemangioma. Even severe constipation causing stool back up may cause a sensation of a lump in this area.

A lump in the right hypochondriac region can be related to several conditions, such as an abscess due to gallbladder inflammation (cholecystitis), a tumor like a gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), liver lesions, or other benign growths.

Pain in the lower right side of your stomach might be due to common problems like appendicitis or other conditions affecting your intestines or colon. Other causes could include, gas, constipation, right-sided diverticulitis, ovarian cyst rupture or torsion.

Pain on the lower left side of your stomach can be caused by a variety of conditions. It could be due to problems in the colon, bowel, or even a rare form of appendicitis or other conditions.

Swelling in the lower right abdomen without pain may be due to benign conditions like a non-tender hernia, a lipoma (a benign fatty tumor), or a cyst, and occasionally it may represent lymph node enlargement from past mild inflammation that isn’t currently painful.

Swelling on the left side of the stomach can have several causes, such as a collection of blood from an injury (a hematoma), bloating from digestive issues, or even constipation.

Swelling on the right side of the lower abdomen can result from several causes including complications of appendicitis (such as an abscess or fistula), an appendiceal mucocele, an ovarian cyst rupture or torsion, abdominal wall endometriosis, enlarged mesenteric lymph nodes, or, in rare cases, conditions like neuronal intestinal dysplasia.

Swelling in the left lower abdomen can be caused by conditions like diverticular disease or diverticulitis, gas or bloating from digestive issues, constipation, or other changes in the abdominal tissues.

Swelling in your right lower abdomen can be due to inflammation from conditions like appendicitis, enlarged lymph nodes from infection or inflammation, colitis, ovarian cyst or rupture, constipation, or even generalized abdominal bloating that may appear more pronounced in that area.

The left side of your stomach is naturally larger than the right due to normal left-right asymmetry during embryonic gut development.

A larger appearance in the lower left side of the abdomen is typically due to abdominal bloating—often caused by gas, fluid buildup, or changes in bowel habits—which can make one area seem more distended.