Burping or purging releases too much air in the stomach through the mouth, and this is the medical term of eructation. It is a normal means of expelling swallowed air but any eructation occurring frequently or interchangeably is indicative of a natural problem.
Although the occasional burps are not harmful, frequent eructation may be accompanied by other symptoms:
There are many reasons which cause excessive burping. Common causes include:
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Excessive swallowed air (aerophagia), gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) or disorders of the digestive system which overproduce gas often cause frequent eructation.
Eat at a slow pace, avoid soft drinks, do not use gum and straws, and use over-the-counter medications such as simethicone to relieve what sort of gas and swallowing air.
Yes. In the case of a combination of the belching and the heartburn, along with the acid reflux, GERD can be considered as the cause thereof and must be observed by a doctor.
No. They are the same. Eructation is the word that is used in medicine to describe belching or burping.
Acid reflux damages the esophagus, entraps gas and increases nausea, or causes stomach folds and delayed gastric emptying.
Light cases of burping and nausea are generally incidental, but repeated or excessive burping can be a sign of GERD, ulcers, infections, and other gastrointestinal complications.
Yes. Sodas add extra gas to the stomach, which tends to create more belching and bloating.
No. Eructation is a discharge of gas unaccompanied by force or stomach contents, whereas vomiting is the action of discharging stomach contents forcefully.
Seek expert opinion if burping occurs daily, causes pain, leads to weight loss, loss of appetite, difficulty in swallowing, or does not respond to lifestyle modifications.
We offer nutritional education, specialized tests (endoscopy and breath tests), medications (antacids and PPIs), behavioral therapy, and regular follow-up care.
