Eructation, also known as burping or belching, is the release of gas from the stomach through the mouth. It's a normal digestive reflex that helps expel swallowed air or intestinal gas.
Occasional burping is normal, but eructation may be more than a nuisance when you notice:
Excessive eructation can be triggered by a variety of factors, including:
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Eructation means burping-releasing gas from the stomach through the mouth as part of the normal digestive process.
In medical terms, eructation is the body's reflex to expel swallowed air or gas from the stomach back up the esophagus and out through the mouth.
Eructation is a physiological reflex that allows excess gas in the stomach to be released orally, helping to relieve pressure and discomfort.
Eructation simply means belching or burping-letting accumulated air or gas exit the stomach via the mouth.
Lavender eructation is a rare phenomenon where a burp carries a floral scent, often occurring after consuming lavender tea or other herbal infusions.
No. Eructation is the release of gas from the stomach through the mouth, while vomiting involves forcefully expelling stomach contents.
Abdominal distension, eructos, and excess gas can result from swallowing air (aerophagia), eating gas-forming foods, drinking carbonated beverages, or eating too quickly.
You should consult a specialist if burping is frequent, painful, associated with other symptoms like heartburn or weight loss, or if it interferes with daily life.
Yes. Simple changes-eating more slowly, avoiding carbonated drinks and gum, and managing stress-can significantly reduce excessive burping.
At GastroDoxs, we offer diagnostic testing (breath tests, imaging, endoscopy), personalized diet and lifestyle plans, and medications to address underlying causes of eructation.
