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Feb 03, 2021

Chronic Burping after Ileostomy Surgery - Any Advice?

Topic Explanation:
The forum topic is about a person who has undergone ileostomy surgery and is experiencing chronic burping after eating due to the surgery and radiation treatment. They are seeking advice and experiences from others who have had similar issues.

Advice and Insights:
- Consider consulting a GI doctor to rule out serious conditions causing excessive burping after eating.
- Look into over-the-counter remedies like Rid-x for excessive burping.
- It's important to consider other factors such as the possibility of gallbladder issues or strictures in the small intestine, especially if the individual has had radiation treatment.
- Seeking medical advice and diagnostic tests, such as upper GI tract scoping and CT scans with contrast, can help identify the underlying causes of excessive burping.
- Keeping a detailed food diary can help identify specific foods or dietary patterns that may contribute to excessive gas production.
- It's important to advocate for oneself and seek out medical professionals who can provide thorough and science-based resolutions for the issue.
- Some individuals have found relief from excessive gas by adjusting their eating habits, such as consuming smaller meals throughout the day and avoiding foods that are difficult to digest.
- Over-the-counter remedies like baking soda or Pepto Bismol can help alleviate occasional gas discomfort.

Note: The last reply is off-topic and does not contribute to the discussion.
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