4 min readNew DelhiJun 4, 2026 10:00 PM IST Many people casually attribute recurring digestive complaints to gas and often rely on over-the-counter remedies for temporary relief. However, doctors warn that persistent symptoms such as burning, burping, bloating, nausea, or upper abdominal discomfort may sometimes point to an underlying medical condition rather than routine indigestion. In a recent Instagram video, Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Doctor Dr Manan Vora highlighted what he described as a common misconception. He said, “One dangerous habit of India, which we call every stomach issue, is gas. Burning inside, gas. Burping, gas. Nausea after food, gas. But if your gas keeps coming back again and again, it may not be a normal gas issue. It might be H. pylori.” He explained that “H. pylori is a bacterium that lives in the lining of your stomach. It usually spreads through contaminated food, water, saliva or poor hygiene. And once it enters, it can survive the stomach acid. That’s why this is not the same as regular bloating or indigestion (sic).” DISCLAIMER: This …