why do my burps smell and my stomach hurt so much?

Question

Today i started having stomach pains and my burps have started smelling like rotten eggs. I have a hypo thyroid problem that i havent treated in a few months and i think its also the reason for my missed period this month.

i heard that there is a virus that can occur with thyroid disease. Anyone know what is going on and what is causing this? I have an appointment thursday just wanted to see if anyone could give me info. Thanks.

Answer 1

could be food poisoning

Answer 2

Flatulence is an excess of gas in the digestive tract, particularly the stomach and intestines. This can cause bloating and abdominal pain, excessive belching and passing of wind. It is normal for a certain amount of gas to end up in the digestive system and be expelled by belching or burps or flatus (passing wind). These smelly burps most frequently smell of sulfur.


However, for many people - particularly those who have an excess of these symptoms - flatulence can be an embarrassing problem. Many people who suffer from excessive flatulence and digestive gas have to constantly watch what they eat, no longer able to enjoy their favorite foods for fear of causing gas.

What causes flatulence?

There are several factors that can cause an excess of gas in the digestive system. Certain foods in the diet are known to increase gas and flatulence. Swallowing air during eating, talking and day to day life will also increase the amount of gas in the gut.


In certain people, excessive gas may be an indication of a medical condition such as lactose intolerance or inflammatory bowel disease.or dyspepsia or indigestion.


Some of the most notorious foods for producing excess gas are vegetables like cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli (cruciferous vegetables), beans, pulses and whole grains, carbonated beverages and most foods that are high in dietary fiber, especially refined fiber.

Smoking, chewing gum, ill-fitting dentures, eating in a hurry or being nervous or anxious can all increase the amount of air that a person swallows and, in turn, lead to flatulence and the associated symptoms.

When proper digestion is hampered by disorders like IBS, Crohn’s disease or any deficiency in normal digestive enzymes,or malaabsorption - flatulence is a common result as excess gas is produced by the gut. Lactose intolerance is also particularly known for causing wind as these individuals lack the enzyme for breaking down lactose - a sugar found in milk and dairy products.


Another cause of excess digestive gas is candida overgrowth in the gut. Candida is an organism that occurs naturally in the digestive tract, but can multiply under certain conditions resulting in candida overgrowth and an imbalance in intestinal flora. Candida releases a large number of toxins, resulting in intestinal gas, fatigue and fungal infections like thrush. Causes of candida overgrowth include antibiotic use, excessive dietary sugar and weakened immune functioning.

How is flatulence and belching usually treated?

Although prescription and over-the-counter medications are not commonly used to control flatulence and wind, your doctor or health care provider will be able to diagnose any underlying medical causes for flatulence.

Some OTC preparations are available to release gas from the digestive tract by precipitating belching. While this may produce momentary relief, it does not address the underlying causes


I don't see any corelation between hypothyroidism and burp. Hypothyrodism can affect hormonal changes and thus missed menstrual periods. No, hypothyroidism is not caused by a virus. It is a malfunctioning of the thyroid gland in producing the thyroid hormone needed for metabolism. Obesity can be related to Hypothyroidsm.