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Rotten egg burps, followed by vomiting/diarrhea

Hi everyone,
I'm a young teen and this is my first post. I made an account here for mainly one reason.

About five years ago, I started getting sick at school, usually on mornings. They were usually vomiting, then afterward, diarrhea. Normally I get them once or twice every year.

I'd always thought that it was due to something I ate.

But as I grew older, I noticed that before I vomit, I get burps that taste like rotten eggs. The past few years, they usually happened in the middle of the night to morning. I would wake up with a cold feeling in the upper part of my stomach, below my rib cages. It feels as if it's being pushed together.

I'd then get up thinking that it's a regular stomachache, however I'll feel bloated, and full of gas. About an hour or so, I'll start vomiting non-stop. To stop it, I have to hold my breath and cover the smell because the rotten egg smell induces my vomiting. The smell will slowly go away afterward. Sometimes, following the vomiting is diarrhea.

A few weeks ago, I woke up feeling bad. I burped, rotten eggs smell. I was scared of it. The last time I had it was around 10 months before. (The previous times, whenever I feel the burps, I would stay in the bathroom for a few hours until I finish vomiting) I sat motionless for a while, nothing happened except for the feeling of being bloated. I got up and drank some water. Walked a little more and had to vomit. It might be because of the rotten egg smell.

That last time though, I feel as if I didn't get everything out, but ignored it shortly after because I felt fine then.

But this morning, I woke up with the exact same pains. Refusing to sit by the bathroom waiting to throw up, I surfed the web hoping to get my mind off it. I drank around two cups of warm water. I felt bloated in the upper part of my stomach. All of a sudden there are little sounds from my stomach and I believe whatever's inside had moved to my intestines. Shortly after, I had diarrhea.

When my stomach is finally empty I felt better. But after eating congee and some biscuits, I burp and the rotten egg smell is still there. Now I wonder if the bacteria stays in my stomach until I fill it up with food, then vomit them back out along with the bacteria. Also, this is the first time I've had 2 .. episodes within a month.

I've read some posts about rotten egg burps, most of them suggest throwing up to solve it. I didn't vomit this time, but had diarrhea instead. Does this mean the 'virus' is going to come back soon?

I really want to solve this, instead of waiting for the next time. When I get into college and get a job, it'll be even more annoying .. I don't want rotten egg burps on an examination date!

Also, once I DO get the burps, what do you suggest I do? Is it possible that the 'virus' goes out through stool instead of throwing up?

Thanks.

And are there food suggested for issues like these? I'm going on a 2-day trip tomorrow and surely it'll be annoying if I get sick.

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Hello! About six months ago I would wake up multiple times a week in the middle of the night with sulfur burps and within thirty minutes I would start vomiting and had diarrhea until everything was out of my system. Went to multiple doctors and found out it was a combo of IBS and anxiety. So now I avoid foods that bother my stomach as well as avoid more than a drink or two when it comes to alcohol. I also started to exercise and that was really what helped me. I was able to have more control. If I went on a run I wouldn't get sick the following night. I read many of these group forums and never saw one response that attributed their symptoms to anxiety. I wish you all the best of luck figuring out what is wrong. If you are reading this while currently on the bathroom floor (as I was ofterntimes reading these forums to find help) I hope you feel better soon. Try exercising or some form of meditation! It can't hurt.
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Hi everyone, I dealt with this for years, here is my experience:

These symptoms are consistent with a severe case of acid indigestion. Once you start getting the burps, take an antacid as soon as you can. Not an 'acid reducer' like Zantac, because those don't work immediately. Take the strongest recommended dose for your age of Tums or Rolaids. For me, this has shortened my bouts of illness from 2 days of vomiting/dehydration to 1/2 day of discomfort and loose bowel movements.

Second, talk to a doctor if that doesn't help, but even if it does. There are underlying conditions (bacteria, parasites, liver disorder, acid reflux, anxiety disorders, poor diet) that can cause you to be more suceptible to these attacks. Your doctor will help you rule out the most serious problems.
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Ok, Ive had this for years. 1st of all when u get the bad burps, nothing, i mean nothing u take will stop them. Its terrible. I feel ur pain. I usually get it once a year however, ive had it 3 times this month. I have been researching this and today I went to the dr for blood tests. I asked to be tested for h- plyhori. I will have the test back soon. Hopefully I get the answers I need. If I find out anything Ill let u know.
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I’m literally struggling with this right now, I’ve had episodes a few times a year for the past 8 years. It gets worse as I get older and because I’m scared of the rotten egg smell and the vomiting i try to hold in my burps which makes it worse. I’ve just tried Pepto Bismol hoping it will make it better so fingers crossed!
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I’m literally struggling with this right now, I’ve had episodes a few times a year for the past 8 years. It gets worse as I get older and because I’m scared of the rotten egg smell and the vomiting i try to hold in my burps which makes it worse. I’ve just tried Pepto Bismol hoping it will make it better so fingers crossed!
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Try "Natures way" probiotic 30 billion triple strength, one in the morning and one at night, ease up on eating solids for two weeks, after 3 days add Milk Thistle 35000 plus taurine (Blooms make it) and after two weeks continue to take both tablets once a day, for at least a month,  It cured me. I had it every three to six days for years.
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I am 26 I have only had 2 episodes of this.  My trigger seems to be dominos pizza. It is horrible. I am currently on hour 12 of it for my second episode. Have tried baking soda and water no help. I just want it to go away.
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Try "Natures way" probiotic 30 billion triple strength, one in the morning and one at night, ease up on eating solids for two weeks, after 3 days add Milk Thistle 35000 plus taurine (Blooms make it) and after two weeks continue to take both tablets once a day, for at least a month,  It cured me. I had it every three to six days for years.
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TRY PEPTO BISMOL as soon as the burps begin!
I was experiencing this for about 3 yrs in high school after eating eggs, deep fried foods, or foods very high in fat. Even after eating extremely sugary foods. Everytime it happened to me I took a pesto bismol and it made me burp more, but the smell was less and less everytime and eventually I would feel 100% better (after about 30 minutes). I found this solution online one day and the article stated that it was from a protein in the stomach (H. pilori possibly?).
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No idea what really causes it, but it's basically food poisoning. From what I gathered through my own experience and research, the body starts having issues with digestion and the food in the stomach starts to ferment and rot. The longer you ignore the burps, the further the bad food gets tgrough your system and the more damage will be done. As soon as you know its going to hit you, get that food out of your stomach asap. I've tried apple cider vinegar which works sometimes, but you HAVE to catch it early. Also, when I keep up on my pancreatin suppliment, I do not run into this issue, so I would recomend trying to take this regularly see if it helps. Good luck all!
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Thank you for posting. My husband has been suffering from this very same thing for so many years now. I never would have imagined that so many others have been experiencing the same. I wish i had some advice but as it is we too are looking for any advice that could possibly help.
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I suffered this problem for 3 years straight at least once every two weeks until recently.... I started taking probiotics (Natures Way Restore, 30 billion, triple strength) and only had soup for a week, took one tablet in the morning and one at night, after a week i almost had an attack but it eased by morning, I continued this regiment and added one tablet of -Milk thistle 35000 plus taurine- to the dose.... its been weeks now.... I feel the best I have in years.... I now can eat what i like, but i will continue to take my regiment until Im definitely sure Ive repaired my stomach,  I think what happens is the bad bacteria brews in the stomach which makes your bowel close to not let any bad stuff in, but with abundance of good bacteria to combat the bad it appears the problem is cured... and the milk thistle tablets help a heap. give it a try and don't give up. I really think I found the cure that the head of gastroenterology at my hospital couldn't find FOR THREE YEARS, several procedures, and a multitude of tests that came up empty for results.
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I am suffering from the same miserable thing.  Rotten egg burps and then vommiting for hours.  I start to sweat and then get cold sweats. Now it's happening more frequent, at least once a week. It drains me so badly that I end up in bed for a day and can't move with a bucket next to me invade I can't make it to the toilet in time.  I've tried everything and nothing seems to stop this from happening.  The doctors have no answers for me. If anyone has any remedies that actually work please help!! This is really putting a toll on me.
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Dear All: I first posted about this in May 2017, and since then have been cured, or seemingly so.  

After suffering for a couple of years with occasional (but increasingly frequent) sulfur burps followed by intense vomiting , I finally went to see a gastroenterologist, who, after examining my stomach per an endoscopy, and seeing only that the lining of my stomach was red and swollen, put me on a two month's regimen of Sucralfate 1GM tablets (1 tablet twice daily) . . . and the problem has never returned!!!  

In fact, my last occurrence was July 1, 2017, six months ago (whereas before treatment I was having an episode of burbs/vomiting about once a week)!  

Ask your physician if you might try Sucralfate (which is a generic drug), as I've had only success with it.  (I took the Sucralfate for those two months for which my doctor prescribed it, and have not needed it since.)
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I have this problem once or twice a year .The only thing that seem to get rid of it is hard-core nausea pills from the doctors. It usually gets rid of the taste of egg in my mouth and stop stomach pain I would suggest trying it.
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I get the rotten egg burps & some diarrhea but no pain except an ulcer pain. I usually keep it under control with fiber tablets every day & only one soft drink a day. Peppermint candies help settle my stomach but the diarrhea is usually not enough fiber in diet. Ground beef seems to be a big trigger for me as it's too fatty & no fiber. I had a major flare last week & have been taking Nexum for 1st 3 days then Zantac daily. fiber tabs had helped so much that this is 1st flare I've had in over a year as it's hard to eat enough fiber every day. Peanuts or mixed nuts help with the fiber too. Hope this helps ya'll!
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Im 13 and a half and I have the exact same thing, it's horrible. I get so scared when the burps start to come on and I get all cranked up and when I start throwing up the smell triggers it more and I throw up until bile starts coming out and it doesnt stop. I fell asleep at my sink aswell. It's horrible and I want to to stop!!
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As many have said, I've been dealing with this for years. Doc said I was hpilori negative but its some bacteria. Have to keep taking antibiotics and that clears it right up, but I am worried about being on antibiotics every 3-6 months...
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Oh also, I had a friend who dealt with something similar and found that a combination of oregano and tea tree oils solved the problem for good. I haven't tried this, but it might be something to look into.
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I dont know if this will work for anyone else, but as soon as I feel the symptoms coming on, I eat plain raw garlic. It usually stops it. For me the trigger is too much sugar.
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I have to say im truly surprised at the amount of people who suffer from this, as anyone ive asked doesnt know or never heard of it, and im a nurse and work with many medical professionals. Ive been calling it sour stomach.Since i was about 9 ive had this happen, its not very frequent so ive never seen a dr. Im 33 now and has become more frequent like once every 4 months or so. Always happens like 12-18 hours after eating somethung bad usually an egg. Egg from nursing home work or this time from eggs i made into garbage a few days old. As soon as i tasted it i started eating tums, last night. This am i woke up with watery bm then i burped and immediately threw up, but my burps are getting better which it usually lasts 24-36 hours so i think maybe i knipped it in the bud this time. I will take maalox and antacids. Sorry i have no answer but im glad im not alone. And have seen some pretty good answers in this thread previously. So thanks everyone for sharing
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I too have had these same issues since I was 19, now nearing 27. The first time it happened I was actually pregnant and miscarried a couple days later. I would get the rotten egg burps and farts followed by water poops. Then I feel bloated and like I need to poop but can't. That follows with extreme upper stomach pain that goes into my back like a hot knife. I then begin puking rotten eggs. The whole thing last about 18 miserable hours. There is no rhyme or reason. It use to be once a year, then two times a year. I got my gallbladder removed (unrelated) Nov of '16 and have had it 9 times since. Twice in the last two weeks. It's just becoming more frequent and doctors can't tell me what's wrong. I hate this. I recently lost my job because I had to leave work again. I'm young and I shouldn't have to deal with this for the rest of my life. :(
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I have exactly the same symptoms. Rotten egg burbs, horrible pain in upper abdomen, bloating, the runs. Ive been suffering on and off for the past 8 years.Im now 29 and had my first ever episode four months after my second baby was born. The doctor thought I had gall stones but an ultrasound showed no stones.I feel like im never going to get answers to what is causing this. Its absolutely debilitating. These episodes of extreme pain stop me from living a normal life.
Try "Natures way" probiotic 30 billion triple strength, one in the morning and one at night, ease up on eating solids for two weeks, after 3 days add Milk Thistle 35000 plus taurine (Blooms make it) and after two weeks continue to take both tablets once a day, for at least a month,  It cured me. I had it every three to six days for years.
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Hello Forum,

I also suffered from this issue often and have performed my own extensive research to try and self-diagnose and treat this horrible condition.

I have a theory:
Some contaminant (I believe it is Ibuprofen for me; might be different for you) is producing an auto-immune response in the stomach which causes the Pyloric Valve to stay closed, trapping all the food in your stomach.
The food is then unable to move out of the stomach and starts to rot which causes the Sulfur gasses/burps; the stomach eventually becomes noxious which produces toxins that eventually cause the diarrhea and in some cases, vomiting.

Potential Remedy:
I stopped taking Ibuprofen and have not had an episode since.  I truly believe that for me; the Pyloric Valve is rendered temporarily inoperable by the use of Ibuprofen.

I also started taking one Pro-Biotic and one Fiber pill each day (Pro-Biotic to aide in proper digestion and Fiber to help keep things moving regularly).

Even though I have not tried this; I found this information on another forum that could be beneficial to some:
Activated Charcoal pills could help aid in the relief of symptoms as it works by acting as a filter in the stomach; it will absorb both the toxins and the initial contaminant which allow the Pyloric Valve to resume normal functions.  As soon as the valve begins functioning again the noxious burps end because the source has left the stomach.
The diarrhea will still come because by the time the burps begin to smell the contents of the stomach have already rotted and are passed through for liquidation (pun intended).
CAUTION: Activated charcoal should be used only as a remedy, not as a regimen. Prolonged use may cause malnutrition due to its absorbency robbing the body of vital nutrients from your food.

I am posting this information in hopes that it helps some of you who suffer from this crap to help get it under control.

Fxck Ibuprofen!

Ibstarc
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I do this quiet often I wish I knew it was maybe once a year now it's been every weekend I can't stand it I want to know what to do I get deathly sick my stomach cramps hurts so bad I do not have a gallbladder and have to take lots of meds, I would love an answer, this IS NO life!!!
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SOMEONE PLEASE HELP I CAN'T LIVE THIS WAY I'M 38 I HAVE A JOB 3 KIDS 3 DOGS AND A HUSBAND I CAN'T BE SICK EVERY OTHER DAY WHAT THE CRAP IS CAUSING THIS. I THOUGHT IT WAS MY GALLBLADDER BUT HAD IT TOOK OUT 1 YR HALF AGO NOW SICKER THAN EVER HELP PLZ
i hear you SOMEONE PLEASE HELP......... IT RUINS MOST WEEKENDS
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My husband has this EXACT same thing, we are constantly looking for answers. He has had CT scans, HIDA scan, scopes in both ends, and of course, everything looks normal. Since no doctor seems to know WTF this is my husband deals with the few days it lasts, taking omeprozole, zofran, apple cider vinegar, with no prevail. I have Reglan from my pregnancy so we may try that next. If someone finds out WTH this disease is please let us all know!
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I am in complete shock as to how. so many people are suffering from this i also have had this for many years I have had every test you could have done I've done the trip antibiotics four times and it still,comes back I've tried not drinking sodas not eating this but eating that did the yogurt probiotic pills not over eat not eat much protein what im getting at is i have tried everything and nothing has stopped this Demonic Illness MINE has no rhyme or reason it does it at night day full moon blood moon it doesn't dam matter it starts with the nasty *** fartburps that can clear a movie theatre out that's when I know it's time to dance then followed by violently throwing up. and projecting. diarehia till I'm, choking and there is nothing coming out but my ******* but I have found out that the sooner I get sick and get this out of me the quicker I will feel better so as soon as I burpfart a few times it's on I go in the bathroom and shove my finger down my throat and make myself get sick because if i don't the time between burpfats can be a and is the most miserable part of this sickness so I bring my A Game to this battle for I don't know what else to do I've seen five doctors over this the first one oh you have acid reflux. heres some zantac no duck i don't I have ten family members that have acid reflux.and none of them have the burpfart and throw up violently second doctor oh you have gurd no he'll,I don't, third doc you have a hernia fourth doc you have food poisoning omg !!! fifth,doc you have hyplori although. all tests showed negative for hyplori he did the triple antibiotics several times and here. I am Fartburping as I write this My stomach is so violently gassing I can see my stomac shuttering I'm jus waiting on a few more. fartburps so I can dance with this devil I guess what im trying to say is I've read a thousand posts from every age male female and same story as mine They can't find a doctor that knows how to dam cure this Evil Villian so here I suffer Another Night Wondering will I ever get rid of this Demonic Sickness!!!
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Look up the bacteria Giardia!! Not certain about the spelling..most commonly the doc will diagnose IBS but it can't be because my husband and I both were getting it. The burpscare so rancid it clears the kids out of the house then the vomiting comes and while vomittingvthe smell makes u continue the vomiting until dry heaving uncontrollably.. Then our stomach cramps are so UNBELIEVABLE that we can see our abdomens moving..literally quivering and moving.. The kicks feel like a pregnancy 8 months along and the baby is kicking and rolling over..then comes the uncontrollable diarrhea..we have had 5 episodes in about a year..we didn't both JYST develop IBS at the same time..it started when we moved into this house.vwe gave well water and at first it was extremely hard..so hard it turned out showers and tubs brown. It smelled like sulphur/rotten eggs.we had it treated and had an iron filter and softeners added. It helped a lot but well water by nature is hard.its safe to drink and cook with technically thru testing we found this out but there is a bacteria that is water born and it's called giardia..again not certain about the spelling but it thrives in hard water in Wells and it causes sulphur burps extreme diarrhea and extreme vomiting!! I am convinced this is what is affecting us and we are going to have our water checked and ourselves checked very soon..will let u know as soon as we fund out..we cannot live with this.I am so convinced I do not cook with the water anymore unless it is going to be boiled and we do NOT let the kids drink it..never have let them drink it because of how bad it smelled when we first moved in they also brushed their teeth with bottled water until we had the water treated and the new filtration system installed and they have never been affected by it..another reason I'm convinced it's this bacteria and that it is coming from our well water!!
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To everyone that has had this problem- I took these miracle pills called Prevacid. I was supppsed to take one a day but believe it or not, I took one pill and I haven't had this sickness sense. Im not a professional or anything so you might want to ask your doctor about this. Anyway, I hope I helped.
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erisparks, did u have diarrhea too?
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Hi!

I get this too, eggy/sulphur burps that used to last all day but now only last til I vomit. I was born with GERD and had an operation when I was 8 (now 24). Although foods still trigger symptoms.

From frantic research I found it could be from protein not digesting properly in your stomach. Which made sense to me as the last time I got it I'd eaten a lot of chocolate peanuts....a lot...

So I avoid eating a lot of protein. I also read yesterday that pineapple helps digest the protein so maybe try some pineapple before or after a protein heavy meal?

I just said protein so many times haha. I hope this helps you, I constantly worry about getting those burps so I know your pain. Thankfully since watching my protein intake I haven't had them :)
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