Is belching or shortness of breath after eating?

Question
Hello doctor,
The doctor told me, when I eat, I belch, there is a feeling of shortness of breath, about 1-2 hours later, this symptom subsides. I guess I have gastroesophageal reflux. However, after a few times like that, I feel like I have a soft pain in my chest, it's been a few days and it hasn't gone away. Please ask the doctor after eating, belching, shortness of breath is abnormal? Thank you doctor.
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Answer
Answered by Specialist I Dong Xuan Ha - Gastroenterologist - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital.
Hi friends,
With the question “ belching after eating, is it unusual to have difficulty breathing? , the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Symptoms of eating are belching, feeling short of breath, gradually decreasing after 1-2 hours, although not very typical, but can think of gastritis, reflux esophagus in a young person like you. Pain, belching, feeling short of breath are unusual signs, but if it is dangerous, you need to see a specialist to know exactly.
The feeling of shortness of breath is caused by irritation of the vagus nerve, which may be accompanied by heart palpitations or a feeling of chest pain. You describe as having soft pain in the chest, there are also many cases of gastritis, reflux esophagitis complaining of this symptom, however, the pain is usually just sensation and no obvious pain point. You need to see a doctor early to determine the exact cause of the disease and the extent of the disease so that it can be treated as soon as possible.
If you still have questions about belching, shortness of breath, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!