Published on: 5/21/2025
What Could Be the Cause of Excessive Burping with Stomach Pain?
Excessive burping with stomach pain can be caused by swallowing too much air, a condition called aerophagia, or it might be related to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Explanation
Excessive burping, also known as belching, along with stomach pain can be uncomfortable. One common cause is swallowing too much air, known as aerophagia. This can happen when eating or drinking too quickly, chewing gum, or smoking. Another possible cause is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), where stomach acid flows back into the food pipe, causing pain and burping as seen in Reference 2.
Possible Causes:
- Aerophagia:
- Swallowing air can lead to burping.
- This might occur from eating fast, chewing gum, or smoking.
- GERD:
- Stomach acid moves back into the esophagus.
- This can cause both burping and stomach pain.
Behavioral treatments, such as changing eating habits or reducing gum chewing, can help manage these symptoms, as discussed in Reference 3. If symptoms persist, it is important to seek medical advice to explore further treatment options.
(References)
- Bredenoord AJ. (2013). Management of belching, hiccups, and aerophagia. Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association, 22982101.
- Sawada A, Fujiwara Y, & Sifrim D. (2020). Belching in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Journal of clinical medicine, 33092195.
- Cigrang JA, Hunter CM, & Peterson AL. (2006). Behavioral treatment of chronic belching due to .... Behavior modification, 16574818.
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