Chewing gum and sucking on hard candy make it more likely that a person will swallow air, while fizzy drinks release carbon dioxide in the form of bubbles, which a person then burps out. The NIDDK also note that eating or drinking quickly can make a person swallow more air than they otherwise would.
Smoking and wearing loose-fitting dentures can also increase the amount of air that a person swallows. People who believe that they are burping more because of their diet or way of eating may find it helpful to keep a diary detailing what and how they are eating and drinking.
They can then check to see if there is a relationship between their excessive burping and their dietary behaviors or choice of foods.
The NIDDK suggest that a person should also try eating and drinking more slowly to avoid swallowing more air. Aerophagia and supragastric belching are conditions in which a person moves air into their esophagus, either consciously or unconsciously. According to an article in the journal Case Reports in Gastroenterology , aerophagia is when a person frequently swallows air. Conversely, supragastic belching occurs when the esophagus immediately releases the air before a person swallows it and it enters the stomach.
It is not clear what causes aerophagia and supragastric belching. The author of an article in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology suggests that they may be methods of relieving the symptoms of a bloated stomach or might relate to psychological factors. Although there is not much research on how best to treat aerophagia and supragastric belching, the author states that speech or behavioral therapies may help a person stop the behavior that causes excess air to enter their esophagus.
GERD might also have links with supragastric belching. Some scientists believe that a person with GERD may force air down their esophagus either consciously or unconsciously as a way of relieving their symptoms. Treating the symptoms of GERD may help a person burp less frequently. According to the NIDDK , a doctor may advise a person with GERD to make changes to their lifestyle, such as losing weight or stopping smoking, or they may prescribe medications, such as antacids.
A person who burps frequently but experiences no other symptoms and does not find that burping affects their quality of life does not need to see a doctor. Here's what you should know before making an appointment. Health Conditions Discover Plan Connect. What is a burp? Causes H. What exactly is a burp? What causes burping? Helicobacter pylori infection. Meganblase syndrome. Lifestyle changes to reduce burping. The takeaway. Read this next. Medically reviewed by Saurabh Sethi, M.
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You may swallow excess air if you eat or drink too fast, talk while you eat, chew gum, suck on hard candies, drink carbonated beverages, or smoke. Some people swallow air as a nervous habit even when they're not eating or drinking. Acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD can sometimes cause excessive belching by promoting increased swallowing. Chronic belching may also be related to inflammation of the stomach lining or to an infection with Helicobacter pylori, the bacterium responsible for some stomach ulcers.
In these cases, the belching is accompanied by other symptoms, such as heartburn or abdominal pain. Gas in the small intestine or colon is typically caused by the digestion or fermentation of undigested food by bacteria found in the bowel. Gas can also form when your digestive system doesn't completely break down certain components in foods, such as gluten, found in most grains, or the sugar in dairy products and fruit.
Try an over-the-counter remedy. Some products such as Lactaid or Dairy Ease can help digest lactose. Products containing simethicone Gas-X, Mylanta Gas, others haven't been proved to be helpful, but many people feel that these products work.
Products such as Beano, particularly the liquid form, may decrease the gas produced during the breakdown of certain types of beans. Bloating is a sensation of having a full stomach. Distension is a visible or measurable increase in abdominal size. People often describe abdominal symptoms as bloating, especially if those symptoms don't seem to be relieved by belching, passing gas or having a bowel movement. The exact connection between intestinal gas and bloating is not fully understood.
Many people with bloating symptoms don't have any more gas in the intestine than do other people. Many people, particularly those with irritable bowel syndrome or anxiety, may have a greater sensitivity to abdominal symptoms and intestinal gas, rather than an excess amount. Nonetheless, bloating may be relieved by the behavioral changes that reduce belching, or the dietary changes that reduce flatus.
Excessive belching, passing gas and bloating often resolve on their own or with simple changes. If these are the only symptoms you have, they rarely represent any serious underlying condition. Consult your doctor if your symptoms don't improve with simple changes, particularly if you also notice:. These signs and symptoms could signal an underlying digestive condition. Intestinal symptoms can be embarrassing — but don't let embarrassment keep you from seeking help. There is a problem with information submitted for this request.
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