Published on: 5/21/2025
How Can Constant Gas and Burping Be Alleviated?
To alleviate constant gas and burping, try eating slowly, avoiding carbonated drinks, and limiting foods that cause gas. If these don't help, it might be good to see a doctor.
Explanation
Constant gas and burping can be uncomfortable, but there are ways to help lessen them.
Simple Changes:
- Eat Slowly: Eating too fast can make you swallow air, which can lead to gas and burping.
- Avoid Carbonated Drinks: These drinks have bubbles that can cause more gas.
- Watch What You Eat: Some foods, like beans and certain vegetables, can cause more gas.
When to See a Doctor: If these changes don't help, it might be good to talk to a doctor. They can check if there is another reason for your symptoms. Sometimes, conditions like aerophagia, which is swallowing too much air, can cause these problems. A doctor can help find the best way to treat it.
(References)
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- Bredenoord AJ. (2013). Management of belching, hiccups, and aerophagia. Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association, 22982101.
- Bredenoord AJ. (2010). Excessive belching and aerophagia: two different disorders. Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus, 20095992.
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