When should you go to hospital straight away?

Persistent new chest burning or pressure, or burning with sweating, breathlessness or faintness; Vomiting blood or passing unexplained black sticky stool. Emergency number: 999.

Where can I find medicine specialists?

Most medicine specialists are listed in Dhaka (3,542), Chattogram (1,204), Cumilla (739), Sylhet (478), Mymensingh (457). Pick your district for chamber addresses.

Acidity, gas, bloating

For acidity, gas, bloating, see medicine specialists first.

Burning in the upper belly or chest, sour burps, bloating or feeling full. Usually from acid reflux, spicy or irregular meals, or gastritis.

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Go to hospital now

Persistent new chest burning or pressure, or burning with sweating, breathlessness or faintness
Vomiting blood or passing unexplained black sticky stool

Call 999

Who to see: Medicine Specialists

A medicine doctor can assess heartburn and start treatment. A stomach specialist may be needed if symptoms persist or there are warning signs; tests are not always needed.

See a doctor today

New swallowing difficulty, unexplained weight loss or repeated vomiting without the emergency signs above

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Common questions

Which doctor should I see for acidity, gas, bloating (gas hoy)?: See medicine specialists first. A medicine doctor can assess heartburn and start treatment. A stomach specialist may be needed if symptoms persist or there are warning signs; tests are not always needed.
When should you go to hospital straight away?: Persistent new chest burning or pressure, or burning with sweating, breathlessness or faintness; Vomiting blood or passing unexplained black sticky stool. Emergency number: 999.
Where can I find medicine specialists?: Most medicine specialists are listed in Dhaka (3,542), Chattogram (1,204), Cumilla (739), Sylhet (478), Mymensingh (457). Pick your district for chamber addresses. Dhaka Chattogram Cumilla Sylhet Mymensingh