Burping loudly constantly...any medical conditions assoc. w/this?

Question

I started burping very loudly and frequently a couple of years ago, and it has yet to cease. People are very amused by it because I am a female, but I have to admit that sometimes it gets frustrating. My doctor prescribed acid reflux medicine, but none of it (Zantac, Pepcid AC, etc.) has helped control my burping. I've also tried charcoal pills, but they had almost no effect either.

I have a pretty healthy diet, I don't eat too many "airy" foods and I very rarely drink soda, so I don't think my problem pertains to my eating habits, either. I'm just confused as to why it happens so much, and whether or not there are any health consequences involved. Thanks for your help!

Answer 1

Burping or belching is most often caused by swallowed air, usually while eating or drinking. The sulfur belch has a distinct " rotten egg smell"which is cause by a sulfur dioxide -gas escaping to the air.

Burping that occurs with other symptoms, such as pain, heartburn, nausea, a decreased appetite, or weight loss, may have a more serious cause. In this case that might indicate stomach or esophagus cancer.

Gallstones or another problem with the gallbladder may cause burping that is worse after eating and occurs with pain in the upper right abdomen that spreads to the back or shoulder.

Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) may cause burping and heartburn that gets worse when you bend over or lie down.


An ulcer may cause persistent burping, indigestion, and pain that comes and goes in the upper abdomen.

Cancer of the stomach or esophagus may cause burping that occurs with nausea, decreased appetite, and persistent abdominal discomfort and fullness after eating.

Other conditions that may cause burping include:

Anxiety.
Slowed movement of food through the intestines (motility disorders).
Blocked passage of food through the stomach or intestines (bowel obstruction or gastric outlet obstruction).
A large collection of undigested material, such as food, hair, or swallowed objects in the stomach (gastric)

Gastritis

IBS or irittable swallowing syndrome.

Eating certain kinds of foods will cause burps. Such gasseous foods are onions, garlic, potatoes, chili beans potato chips or fried foods. and any dairy products such as cheese and milk.

Eating a heavy meal would cause it.; as well as eating too fast. Alcohol esp beer can also cause belching or burping.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Constantly Burping

Answer 4

Hello, While I think burping I guess can be a medical condition, I do not think the loudness is uncontrollable. There is a girl in my class who burps those wet loud gross beer burps like 5 times a day....and Im sorry there is nothing funny about it while in class. We all burp...and I have to say there is a way to burp silently...i do it all the time, and its not holding in your burp, you let it out but burp thru your nose if you will...hard to explain but it works. In your case, if you do not mind being a little noisy with it, then cool...but just know there is a way to control the sound if you ever need to. I wish I could tell the chick in my class this...because ..its pretty annoying and you can control if its loud n gross or not. So its like outta respect for others, why would you not try? lol

Answer 5

I'm a medical researcher. It is widely agreed among physicians and medical paraprofessionals, that initial diagnosis, mostly by using a typical acid reflux symptoms questionnaire, is necessary to ensure the most effective and quick treatment for this condition. Approx 70% of the acid reflux diagnostics that are based on the presence of typical symptoms are accurate. Since acid reflux, also called GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), can cause patients a great deal of discomfort and result in severe complications, it is highly important to know how to identify its symptoms in order to quickly diagnose and treat it.

If you know you have acid reflux you can try this natural program http://acidreflux.toptips.org

Answer 6

Burping occurs when undigestible food fermets and makes gas. You can either try Gas-ex or al onger way but no meds. Start leaving one big food item a week and see how much burping occurs. It will take some time before you will find, which food make you burp more, start eliminating from you diet, in addition all soda.beer can cause you gas which may come out as a burp. If not released it can be very painful.

Answer 7

Burping is cause by swallowing excess air...it has to find its way out again. You must swallow air when you drink or eat!!

Excess air is actually trapped in your esophagus and not stomach...which is why it finds it's way up again, often beyond your control.

Here is an interesting site on burping with some reasons as to why...food allergies may be one you might want to explore!

http://www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/16/35.cfm

The last two paragraphs may be of interest too!

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Answer 8

burp loud and long, if that's what it takes to get acid off your stomach.... Try going back to the doctor to get some stronger meds.... But be happy about your burping... because i rarely burp.. and it causes many problems.... Also, find something about this situation that makes you laugh... and forget everybody else.... IT's a good thing to burp.... i promise

good luck sweetheart

Answer 9

Gallbladder!!! My dad had this too, this insistent burping, coming and going for YEARS -- he had a very badly infected gallbladder (1% function).

Pay attention to what prompts it. Fatty foods prompted my dad's attacks, or at least the last one that sent him to the hospital.

Answer 10

it is really bad..you have to go to a doctor. It might mean that you have the madness colone..that means ur always in a hurry and you want things quickly..do you get mad allot?? somethings to do whith it is sighns of it!!

feel srry for u it will stay wit u ur whole life!!