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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
Excessive Burping
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Excessive Burping
by Jason, Jan 20, 2000 12:00AM
I am 28 years old and have Crohn's disease (eventhough I haven't had a flareup in over 10 years, since I had part of the lower intestine removed). But within the last 6 months or so, I have had the worst case of burping. Burping for no reason and can't stop. My family dr. and my gastroenterologist blame it on heartburn and have prescribed Prevacid (didn't work), Prilosec (a little better), then a combo of Prilosec and Propulsid. That combo has seemed to relieve the heartburn, but still no cure for the burping. I have been getting headaches too, but I will possibly blame that on anxiety/stress for not knowing what is actually wrong. I used to like going out and doing things, but now that I have this problem, I prefer to lay on the couch with the least amount of stress possible. My Gastroenterologist recommended possibly going on a mild anti-depressant, but I am looking for more than taking 3 pills a day. I want a cure and pills haven't worked. I have been reading this site and finding it extremely informative. I thought I may have been unique in my problem, but from reading other people's submissions, it seems others have the same symptoms as I do and its driving us up a wall. If anyone is suffering from the same symptoms as me, please feel free to let me know or if someone has an answer I would like to know (***@****)...Thanks for your time.
Doctor's Answer
by HFHSm.D.-Gastro-rf, Jan 23, 2000 12:00AM
Dear Jason,
Most people with excessive burping and bloating are air swallowers. Air enters the gastrointestinal tract when mouth breathing or talking/drinking while eating. A second frequent cause of gas is a change indiet such that gas forming foods are now eaten in greater amounts e.g. cabbage, beans, milk for many people. A third explanation (and one that is unusual in those with an intact GI tract) is malabsorption. Given that you have Crohn's disease, you may have an increased possibility of having malabsorption.
You should discuss with your doctor whether an evaluation for malabsorption is needed, If after the apperopriate evaluation, a cause is still not found, then you should take anti gas medications e.g. simethicone, charcoal etc. These over-the-counter preparations will control your symptoms.
Most people with excessive burping and bloating are air swallowers. Air enters the gastrointestinal tract when mouth breathing or talking/drinking while eating. A second frequent cause of gas is a change indiet such that gas forming foods are now eaten in greater amounts e.g. cabbage, beans, milk for many people. A third explanation (and one that is unusual in those with an intact GI tract) is malabsorption. Given that you have Crohn's disease, you may have an increased possibility of having malabsorption.
You should discuss with your doctor whether an evaluation for malabsorption is needed, If after the apperopriate evaluation, a cause is still not found, then you should take anti gas medications e.g. simethicone, charcoal etc. These over-the-counter preparations will control your symptoms.
attack that landed me in hospital for a night. The doctors suspected gallstones. An ultrasound was booked for about a month and a half later, and since then, and prior to the attack, I've had these intense stages were I burp almost none stop. I even find breathing difficult at times. Sometimes I can't lie down, because it makes it worse, and other times they get worse when Im moving about. They are painful and become disgustingly smelly sometimes too. So bad that it makes me gag and I have to light incense for the sake of those around me. My spit seems thick at times too and i'm generally miserable.
The problem is, no one can tell me the problem. The results from the ultrasound are three weeks late, so im assuming they turned out normal. Anyway, if you receive any hope as to a proper diagnosis, please inform me. Thanks!
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my stomach doesnt function anymore. my GP told me it was because the hole in my midriff was to big. This i believe is called Hiatal hernia. They both advised me to
put the head-end of my bed up 15 centimeters, to stop smoking, to avoid bending over, to avoid eating fats, chocolade, alcohol, coffee, etc
Ive followed their advise in losing a lot of weight by using a very strick diet and drinking only water milk and fruit juice. The heart-burn has seiced since i stopped
smoking, drinking alcohol and started using Losec(omeprazol). but the belching still exist, i cant seem to drink even a glass of water without regurgitating air all the
time. This condition has left me totally unable to function in soceity because i cant combine being in public and eating. not to mention that constant belching is very
annoying.
Im 18 years old now and i dont feel like keeping this up for the rest of my life. I would like to know if anyone knows about surgery that can be preformed to atleast
let me be able to eat and drink something...
thanks
What am I doing wrong?
Laura ***@****
counter and it seemed the belching increased. Two days ago I cut her back to 10 mg. and then none yesterday or today. The belching lessened during the past two days, however evenings are still her most difficult time. She has to be elevated and it's almost midnight before she's exhausted enough and possibly her stomach is empty enough for her to fall asleep.
The GI series taken showed everything anatomically correct and didn't give much indication of acid reflux disease. Her pediatrician is suggesting we followup with a gastrointestinal doctor.
She has hayfever and had been taking Claritin on an almost daily basis since September. However, since this began her sinuses have been better and I've kept her off Claritin.
If there are any doctors out there with any suggestions, please feel free to comment. Your help would be much appreciated.
Glad to know there are others out there with similar problems but hope you all get relief soon!
Thanks!
Jenny