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Suggest Treatment For Excessive Belching And Aerophagia
Question: Hi, my boyfriend gets excessive burping or belching...it happens not just after he eats a meal but in between and sometimes sounds like gallons of air over an hour. It happens more often in the evening. I give him baking soda in water and even oregano oil in water which helps reduce the amount a little, but not completely. I noticed he tends to eat too quickly and "gulp" his food and drink, but I would like to know what's causing this and how to resolve. He is not overweight by any means and exercises daily. Thank you! XXXX
Brief Answer:
Aerophagia is the main cause
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Appreciate your concern for your boyfriend.
The main reason for his belching is aerophagia i.e swallowing of air with the food and drinks. Let him it slowly, chewing on the food and drink slowly. Avoid aerated and caffeinated beverages and alcohol.
It would also be better to avoid gas forming foods like broccoli and pulses.
In addition he can use prokinetic agents like Metoclopramide which will help empty the stomach faster and also decrease the belching by increasing the tone of the lower esophageal sphincter.
Best wishes
Aerophagia is the main cause
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Appreciate your concern for your boyfriend.
The main reason for his belching is aerophagia i.e swallowing of air with the food and drinks. Let him it slowly, chewing on the food and drink slowly. Avoid aerated and caffeinated beverages and alcohol.
It would also be better to avoid gas forming foods like broccoli and pulses.
In addition he can use prokinetic agents like Metoclopramide which will help empty the stomach faster and also decrease the belching by increasing the tone of the lower esophageal sphincter.
Best wishes
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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