Whast Causes Egg/Sulfur/Hydrogen Sulfide Burps?

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I posted this in the wrong place, I just figured out what I'm doing, sorry. So here is is again.

There are several of us that are inflicted with the dreaded Sulfur Burps, we have gotten together here at yahoo to try to find an answer, the Dr's think we are crazy and tell us it will go away, don't worry about it, never heard it.

It is a very real debilitating chronic problem for many of us.

I have done a lot of research but since I know nothing much about Chemistry and the reaction of chemicals, I'm here, I'm everywhere trying to find a solution.

I know that sulfur is blamed for the smell, the smell of rotten eggs. I know that the odor associated with rotten eggs is actually due to hydrogen sulfide.

I know that some metal sulfides, when exposed to a strong mineral acid, including gastric acids, will release toxic hydrogen sulfide. How does this happen? What would cause such a reaction?

When I learned this I said, Aha.. gastric acids and metal sulfides have something to do with this, so now what is a metal sulfide? What is the correlation between Gastric Acid and Metal Sulfide?

Now, I just read something about foods that have the additive sulfur dioxide.

I know that there must be a chemical reaction going on in the stomach causing the burping smell of rotten eggs/sulfur.

People have had all sorts of tests done with no results, tried all kinds of meds with no results. It's like the food in sitting in the stomach and rotting causing Hydrogen Sulfide to build to the point it explodes and that's how you feel, like you are just going to explode.

There is a lot of speculation about it being caused by a parasite, a virus, an allergy. And I think it is a chemical reaction to things that maybe we are sensitive to. So it would be an allergy to the chemicals in certain food.


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Your answer sounds to be on the right track. It started when I had my gall Bladder removed then went on the Adkins Diet. High protien low carbs and others have said this is when it started also.

A lot of people think it is solely caused by Giardiasis, could that be the original cause?

I read that once you get it, it can last for a long time then dies in your stomach causing a problem.

Why can we eat the same foods all the time and maybe get it and maybe not get it. Even Soda Pop cause's it.

But when ever I cut carbs out I am sure to get it? How can this link to Giardiasis as maybe being the problem? Does it have anything to even do with Giardiasis?

I need to add that when the burps happen, it is reported that throwing up helps and that you may throw things up that were eaten days ago, like a peice of a vegetable.

Do sulfites have anything to do with it? Foods that have sulfite additives? Or just high protien foods?

Answer 1

The most frequent reports of this that I have seen in my practice occur when a heavy protein meal is ingested on top of a drug or act that causes your stomach not to empty as fast as usual. The problem, known as Gastroparesis, results from delayed emptying of the stomach and can be associated with various diseases such as diabetes, Crohn's disease, and damage to the gastric nerves. Recent abdominal surgery can cause this as well, but the effects are usually temporary.
If you eat a high meat diet and you are suffering from this, then the meats will tend to sit in you stomach longer than usual and the bacteria that have broken the protein down somewhat as well as the acid in your stomach breaking protein bonds tend to cause hydrogen sulfide gas as a byproduct. This mixes with the CO2 in the stomach gases and is released as sulfide-burps.
A number of medicines also have this effect including Narcotics which slow down the GI tract and sedative/hypnotics which also slow the GI tract.
Decreased consumption of water with high protein intake can also cause it in some exercise freaks who become dehydrated.
I suggest that you consider if any of the above factors apply to your situation and either adjust accordingly, or if they don't apply have a physician or gastroenterologist evaluate you for one of the known causes of gastroparesis

Edit, Giardia causes diarrhea usually which is increased gastoenteric motility, but you seem to be suffering from gastroparesis which is decreased gastric motility, so Giardia is probably not the cause. Sulfites probably have no effect on it except to give you extra ammunition so to speak! MCC

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Whast Causes Egg/Sulfur/Hydrogen Sulfide Burps?
I posted this in the wrong place, I just figured out what I'm doing, sorry. So here is is again.

There are several of us that are inflicted with the dreaded Sulfur Burps, we have gotten together here at yahoo to try to find an answer, the Dr's think we are crazy and tell us it will go...

Answer 4

Thank you all for talking about this embarrassing subject. I have never known what triggers this but now i can keep an i out for foods that cause this. I too have had attacks that would last for days each day getting worse and worse
My stomach hurts for days and I would also get diarrhea. after a few days the pain would be so bad that i would throw up. then I would feel better. I also tried to make my self throw up to get it over with sooner but that would not work as it would not completely empty my stomach. So one time i tried drinking vinegar as it neutralizes acid. Well low and behold it worked I did not have to go days in pain and did not get the diarrhea or throw up. It has not worked every time but as soon as I have that first burp I drink a shot of vinegar and it often times stops it. I hope this helps someone else not have to go through the pain all the time like I have.And not to have to be band from friends and family till you feel better.

Answer 5

It sounds like you and your friends have giardia. There may be some other explanation, but the sulphur burps and abdominal pressure are pretty specific symptoms. I've had giardia and other parasites through lots of travel. Have you been tested for this? Parasite tests are tricky. The best testing facility is the Great Smokies lab. You still need a local doc to order the tests. They can test for many other gastro-intestinal issues too, which your local hospital may miss. I'll let someone else answer the academic bio chemistry question. I'd find it interesting too. But the most important thing is to be healthy. The usual treatment for giardia is flagyl, or one of the -azole anti-biotics. In the case of giardia, this is usually pretty effective. In the case of other parasites, the treatment can be a lot more tricky. Doctors will argue about this, and argue with naturopaths and others. If you want to consider alternative herbal treatments, you can Google it, or ask me. I've tried many.

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Answer 6

Glad to know there are others that suffer from the nasty burps other than just myself. I have suffered from the nasty burps or sulfur burps since i was in jr high. i believe the first time was in 1989; i was 14 years of age. Now 25 years l unfortunately continue to suffer from the nasty/sulphur burps at random times. And it seems as if the couldnt come at the worst possible moment to suffer from their affliction.

I have found after all these years that ice cold chocolate milk soothes the stomach during these instances but also 9 times out of 10 lessens the foul stench..

Answer 7

Sulphur Burps

Answer 8

Sulfer Burps

Answer 9

I get this problem and it is due to excess acid and a slow and irritable gut . I reduce the symptoms by making sure that I fully empty my gut at least every other day ( if no motion is forthcoming naturally I use a laxative). I also changed my diet to:
Drink plenty of water
Not eating very fatty foods.
Not eating wind/gas generating vegetables
Avoid very acidic foods
Never eat more than one egg a day
Only eat low fat dairy products
Not drinking excessive amounts of alcohol.

It may sound excessive but it helps. I would like to join your group to chat more about these problems.

Answer 10

I used to get those too. Then, I would get severe diarrhea. The burps always came before the diarrhea. I kept a food diary and discovered that certain foods trigger it. For me, the problem foods are: chicken, turkey, eggs, beets, cherries, and honey. I have to read labels to be certain to avoid some of these foods. The burps usually start 8-12 hours after eating the food.
Keep a food diary, and see if you can find out what triggers it for you.