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.

[lulu42001]

I have the same problem.  Gurgling/growling noises from my lower throat and/or right around my sternum.  I also have never been able to make myself burp.  Sometimes I do burp...like maybe once a year?  But it is random, no control over it, and usually accompanies a hiccup.  Speaking of which...I hiccup ALL THE TIME.  Everyday.  Several times per day.  Sometimes the hiccups are extremely painful, other times, not painful at all, but ALWAYS present, it seems.  The whole situation is so very annoying, especially specific times when you are in quiet situations, interviews, etc. :(   Wish I could make it stop.  Been doing it since elementary school and it has only gotten worse.  I am 31, female, caucasian.  Only health conditions are a thyroid disorder (hypothyroidism).

[funnybones214]

I have the exact same problem!! as I'm writing this, its happening, but it happens after I eat and because I'm still in school, have lunch there and its so loud it can be heard in the lesson!! I want to stop it please help!!

p.s. I'm female aged 16

[LaurenAlyssa]

I, too, have always had these extrmely strange noises coming from my throat. I've never been ablle to make myself burp, but i never thought the two were connected until now. It's always been very annoying to me. It frustrates me in quiet situations. And, like 'the little man in your throat', mine was 'the monster in my throat.' lol. I've asked my doctors about it, and they never really have anything helpful to tell me.

And I'm and 18 year old, female caucasian.

[bbigham981]

I have the same problem!! My mother told me that even as a baby it was VERY VERY hard to make me burp. However, I have learned that every now and then I CAN burp but.... if I do, WATCH OUT!!! Everything in my stomach will be immediately behind it!!  I am also VERY underweight and have been since I was 2 or 3. Wondering if these two things might be related    ???  and I have also noticed, as "randomly" said, the noises are much worse when I go a while with out eating.

oh, and I'm 27, caucasian, female

[randomly]

I was just sitting at the computer, the record just ended so it's quiet and I noticed those gurgles from my tummy I have become accustomed to and decided randomly to Google this issue.  A little glad to know I'm not alone.  I will say, no matter what this is, I am not upset I cannot belch the alphabet.  On another note, during my 27 years I have noticed things that make the gurgling worse such as doing things that make you swallow air such as chewing gum for prolonged periods of time or gulping down liquids.  Also, not eating makes the noises more frequent for me as well.  So, no replacing meals with gum, you're regret it!    

[Someweirdo]

I have the same problem! Ive never been able to burp and when I'm on my left side it gets really loud. I can't control it. It happens all the time for me and I'm very aware of it when I'm sitting close to someone in a quiet room. I assume if heard people would think that it's a stomach growl. My husband said it was dyspepsia buy I googled that and it said indigestion. It doesn't hurt it's just rather annoying especially   in quiet situations. I never thought about anyone else having it. But it's oviously something. I'll look further into it.
My best friend in college actually dubbed it 'the little man in my throat'. She still refers to it as that anytime she hears it. :P

btw I'm a 30 year old caucasian female