Eructation, also known as burping or belching, is the process of releasing excess air from the stomach through the mouth. It's a normal way to relieve pressure after eating or drinking, but when burping becomes frequent it can lead to discomfort, bloating, or even nausea.
People experiencing frequent eructation may notice:
Several factors can trigger excessive burping:
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Constant eructation can result from swallowing excess air (aerophagia) during eating or talking, drinking carbonated beverages, acid reflux (GERD), or poor eating habits such as eating too quickly. In some cases, stress, anxiety, smoking, or an underlying digestive issue like a hiatal hernia may also contribute.
Eructation, or burping, relieves built-up gas in the stomach, easing pressure and discomfort. By expelling swallowed air and digestive gases, it can help you feel less bloated and improve overall comfort after meals.
"Eructation" is pronounced ee-ruc-TAY-shun. Emphasize the third syllable to speak it correctly.
Flatulence eructation refers to the combination of burping and intestinal gas passing, often accompanied by discomfort or cramping. It occurs when trapped air and gas move through the digestive tract, causing pain until expelled.
You should seek medical attention if burping is frequent, painful, accompanied by nausea or vomiting, disrupts daily activities, or coexists with alarming symptoms like weight loss, difficulty swallowing, or gastrointestinal bleeding.
The primary ICD-10 code for simple belching is R14.0. Related gas disorders may be coded as R14.8 (other flatulence and related conditions) or R14.9 (unspecified gas-related symptoms).
Treatment for constant burping with nausea typically includes dietary adjustments (eating slowly, avoiding carbonated drinks and gum), over-the-counter remedies like antacids or simethicone, and medical evaluation for reflux, gastritis, or infection if symptoms persist.
Nausea combined with burping is often due to acid reflux, peptic ulcers, gastritis, or swallowing air. Less commonly, it may signal delayed gastric emptying or other underlying gastrointestinal disorders.
If lifestyle changes and home remedies don't relieve your symptoms, a gastroenterologist can perform diagnostic tests (endoscopy, pH monitoring) to identify and treat the root cause of chronic eructation.
At GastroDoxs in Jersey Village, we offer comprehensive evaluation, personalized treatment plans (dietary counseling, medications, stress management), and advanced testing to diagnose conditions like GERD or ulcers-providing long-term relief and support.
