Gas, Bloating, And Burping: Check Your Symptoms

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Check Your Symptoms

If you answer yes to any of the following questions, click on the "Yes" in front of the question for information about how soon to see a health professional.

Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.

Do you have any of the following symptoms? If you do, evaluate those symptoms first.

• Chest pain: Go to the topic Chest Pain.
• Abdominal pain or cramping: Go to the topic Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older or Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger.
• Vomiting: Go to the topic Nausea and Vomiting, Age 4 and Older or Vomiting, Age 3 and Younger.
• Diarrhea: Go to the topic Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older or Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger.
• Constipation: Go to the topic Constipation, Age 12 or Older or Constipation, Age 11 and Younger.
• Black or bloody stool: Go to the topic Rectal Problems.
• Your baby seems to be having trouble with abdominal gas: Go to the topic: Crying, Age 3 and Younger.

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Do you have burping and difficulty swallowing?

Yes

Do you think a medicine or supplement is causing your symptoms?

Yes

Do you have burping with abdominal fullness or indigestion?

Yes

Do you have abdominal fullness or bloating?

Yes

Do you have a problem with hiccups?

Yes

Do you have gas, burping, or bloating that begins after eating or drinking?

Yes

Have you had gas, burping, or bloating and a poor appetite or unexplained weight loss?

Other Symptoms to Watch For

Do you have any of the following symptoms?

• Heartburn: Go to the topic Heartburn.

If a visit to a health professional is not needed immediately, see the Home Treatment section for self-care information.

Last updated:	September 06, 2007
Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Reviewed By:	William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine
Editors:	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer