Belching will only relieve discomfort associated with swallowing air, however. Aerophagia is the voluntary or involuntary swallowing of air. Swallowing excessive amounts of air can happen when eating or drinking too quickly. It can also occur when:. Some foods and drinks can also cause more frequent belching. These include carbonated drinks, alcohol, and foods high in starch, sugar, or fiber that cause gas.
Common culprits include:. A number of different medications may lead to belching or to disorders that cause belching. These may include:. Some medical conditions may also include belching as a symptom. However, as belching is a natural response to abdominal discomfort, there must be other symptoms present to make a diagnosis. However, if belching becomes excessive, you should contact a medical professional to explore possible conditions that may be causing the problem. Adopting a knees-to-chest position can also be helpful.
Hold the position until the gas passes. They may also ask you to keep a food diary for a few days. This will help your doctor build a full picture of the problem, which will help them find the most likely solution.
Your doctor may examine you physically and could order further tests such as abdominal X-rays or gastric emptying studies. Other tests include:. These will give your doctor a clear view of your digestive system, which will help them make a diagnosis. If gas, bloating, or burping is making you uncomfortable, take the following steps to help manage your symptoms:. Hiccups are usually harmless and go away without any treatment.
But if hiccups are making you uncomfortable, the following safe and easy home remedies may help you manage your symptoms. Call your doctor if any of the following occur during home treatment:. You may be able to prevent gas, bloating, burping, and hiccups. To prepare for your appointment, see the topic Making the Most of Your Appointment.
You can help your doctor diagnose and treat your condition by being prepared to answer the following questions:. Blahd Jr. Author: Healthwise Staff. Medical Review: William H. This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Learn how we develop our content. To learn more about Healthwise, visit Healthwise. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated. Topic Overview Gas flatus , burping, and bloating are all normal conditions.
Common causes of gas and bloating include: Swallowed air. If swallowed air is not burped up, it passes through the digestive tract and is released through the anus as flatus. Excessive air swallowing may cause hiccups. Foods and beverages. The amount of gas that different foods cause varies from person to person. Lactose intolerance. A person who cannot easily digest lactose, a type of natural sugar found in milk and dairy products can have both gas and bloating as well as other symptoms.
This can cause bloating but generally does not increase gas. Medicines or nutritional supplements. Both prescription and non-prescription medicines, as well as dietary supplements, can cause bloating and gas as side effects. A medical condition, such as a bowel obstruction or Crohn's disease. Changes in hormone levels. It is common for women to have bloating right before their periods, because their bodies retain fluid. Check Your Symptoms Do you have a problem with gas, bloating, or burping?
How old are you? Less than 12 years. Are you male or female? Why do we ask this question? The medical assessment of symptoms is based on the body parts you have. If you are transgender or non-binary, choose the sex that matches the body parts such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, penis, or vagina you now have in the area where you are having symptoms. If you have some organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice once as "male" and once as "female".
This will make sure that the tool asks the right questions for you. Do you have moderate or severe belly pain? Could you be having symptoms of a heart attack? If you're having a heart attack, there are several areas where you may feel pain or other symptoms. Are you having trouble swallowing? Can you swallow food or fluids at all? Do you have hiccups? Have you had hiccups for more than 2 days? Do hiccups occur often and disrupt your usual activities?
Do you think that a medicine could be causing the symptoms? Think about whether the symptoms started after you began taking a new medicine or a higher dose of a medicine. Have you tried home treatment for more than 1 week? In the past few weeks, have you been losing weight without trying? Have you felt less hungry than usual for more than 2 weeks? These include: Your age. Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health. If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer attention to certain symptoms and seek care sooner.
Medicines you take. Certain medicines, such as blood thinners anticoagulants , medicines that suppress the immune system like steroids or chemotherapy, or natural health products can cause symptoms or make them worse.
Recent health events , such as surgery or injury. These kinds of events can cause symptoms afterwards or make them more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel. Try Home Treatment You have answered all the questions. Try home treatment to relieve the symptoms.
Call your doctor if symptoms get worse or you have any concerns for example, if symptoms are not getting better as you would expect. You may need care sooner. A few examples are: Aspirin. Diarrhea medicines, such as Imodium, Kaopectate, and Lomotil. Opioid pain medicines. Fibre supplements and bulking agents, such as Citrucel, Fiberall, and Metamucil.
Multivitamins and iron pills. Symptoms of a heart attack may include: Chest pain or pressure, or a strange feeling in the chest. Shortness of breath.
Nausea or vomiting. Pain, pressure, or a strange feeling in the back, neck, jaw, or upper belly, or in one or both shoulders or arms. Light-headedness or sudden weakness.
The exact connection between intestinal gas and bloating is not fully understood. Many people with bloating symptoms don't have any more gas in the intestine than do other people. Many people, particularly those with irritable bowel syndrome or anxiety, may have a greater sensitivity to abdominal symptoms and intestinal gas, rather than an excess amount.
Nonetheless, bloating may be relieved by the behavioral changes that reduce belching, or the dietary changes that reduce flatus. Excessive belching, passing gas and bloating often resolve on their own or with simple changes. If these are the only symptoms you have, they rarely represent any serious underlying condition.
Consult your doctor if your symptoms don't improve with simple changes, particularly if you also notice:. These signs and symptoms could signal an underlying digestive condition.
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