Strange Throat Noises/Inability to burp

[16088]

I've put this under throat disorders but I honestly have no idea what this is. I have never burped, at least never in my adolescent and adult life. I've asked my parents about when I was a baby but they couldn't give me a definite answer. Anyway, instead of burping, I get these gurgling, growling noises in my chest and throat. I can't stop them, quiet them, or avoid them (by not eating certain foods, etc...). I have searched for similar cases but have not found any.

I am hoping someone can help me or at the very least, someone is somewhat familiar with this situation. Thank you for your time.

Btw, I am 20 years old, female, caucasian. No known illnesses or allergies.

[docdrummond]

Ive had this forever and never thought about googleing it until now! im 26 yr old white male.  I mostly noticed also when i was nervous or after i ate. ( i remembe rkissing girls and making the noise sometimes lol) i just drank all night and ate taco bell and now im doing it worse then ever.... I never burp unless one random one twice a year haoppens.  I swear it has something to do with not beiung able to burp to release the gases.

[Jolzilla]

Hi katie457, I have had this exact problem since I was 12. Sadly it took me 34 years to figure it out and conquer it. The culprit was carbohydrates, which in turn could be gluten. Still not sure. But try a low carb diet and see if it works for you. Beer, pasta dinners and bread would cause the "growlies" to take over and I was miserable.
A dinner of steak, salad, cheese etc for me = no growlies and a good nights sleep on my side. Hope this helps!

[Heatwave237654]

It gets worse with pregnancy...

[FoxyLizzie]

My throat also tends to gurgle. I too, cannot ever remember burping. Sometimes I wish I could just so this problem could go away. I think, if whoever's theory above is correct about the Inability to burp being tied to the gurgling noise,  then I think I am also thankful for it. Burping is considered rude in my opinion, Although I'd hope for the gas in my throat to be released rather than it just sitting there or coming up the esophagus or trachea and back down. It has its pro's and con's. I, for one have never had it checked out but plan to in the future. Unlike most comments above, Mine USUALLY only happens within an hour after eating, and if only i put my head down on a desk at school as I'm in my Senior year of Highschool and graduating in a few weeks.
I'm almost 18, Caucasian and female.

[PrincessLilla]

Both I and my mother have had this inability to burp and gas buildup with throat gurgling; however, she reported to me that she had an epidural during childbirth (with me) and she let out and extremely large burp in the delivery room and has been "cured" ever since. Obviously, we haven't pinpointed a cure, but if that information helps anyone else discover anything that can be done...this is AWFUL to live with! I've never attempted to initiate an air-vomit, mostly because I have what borders on a fear of vomiting and I could never do such a thing to myself. Please keep posting here -- maybe collectively we can find something to help us!!!

Btw, 32 y/o f here; have "accidentally" burped maybe a dozen times as long as I can remember! My mother had this problem until she was about 30.

[katie457]

I have the same problem, i can't burp, i don't know how to and i get a gurgling noise from my throat after eating a meal or drinking too much. It's not painful bt makes my chest ache sometimes like after you have had hiccups, that kind of ache. Want it to stop, please help:(
i'm female, 16