Published on: 5/21/2025
How Are Excessive Gas and Burping Related?
Excessive gas and burping can be related because both can be caused by swallowing too much air, a condition called aerophagia.
Explanation
Excessive gas and burping are often linked because they can both happen when someone swallows too much air. This is known as aerophagia. When you swallow air, it can lead to more burping as your body tries to release the air.
Why Does This Happen?
- Aerophagia: This is when you swallow a lot of air. This air can build up in your stomach and cause burping.
- Types of Belching: There are two types of belching - physiologic and pathologic. Physiologic belching is normal and helps release swallowed air. Pathologic belching is more frequent and can be due to swallowing too much air or other issues.
Management: Reducing the amount of air swallowed can help manage excessive burping. This might mean eating more slowly, avoiding carbonated drinks, and not chewing gum.
Understanding these causes can help manage symptoms and improve comfort.
(References)
- 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.
- 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, & Smout AJ. (2007). Physiologic and pathologic belching. Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association, 17481963.
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