What Causes Excessive Burping?

Posted on Mon, 12 Oct 2015

Question: I burp 24 hours a day. It does not matter what I eat or if I am on an empty stomach. If I eat a large meal, I usually end up throwing it up after burping about 100 times.
I have had tests and turns up my gall bladder is fine, my liver is great, everything is good except they found my esophagus is a little weak. My doc put me on Reglan but it has had no effect.
Please help!

Answered by Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
you seems to be having gastritis.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.
After reading your post, it seems that your symptoms can be due to gastritis.
I would suggest that you should get an Endoscopy done.
You can take an antacid like Omeprazole 40mg once a day before meals along with Ondensteron 4 mg. You should stop taking Reglan.
Following precautions may be helpful :-
1.Avoid being empty stomach for long periods.
2.Avoid spicy and oily foods.
3.Avoid mental and emotional stress.
4.Avoid smoking and alcohol, if any.
5.Avoid gas producing foods like peas, cabbage, legumes, etc.
6.Drink lots of water daily.
7.Eat light meals prepared under hygienic conditions.
8.Avoid eating fast and talking while eating.
Further medical management can be planned according to the reports of the Endoscopy and if the symptoms persists get yourself clinically examined by a Gastroentologist.
I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help.
Regards. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (33 minutes later)

This is helpful. I already drink a lot of water. I have started eating smaller meals and a snack if I start to burp on an empty stomach. There have been no antacids to work and my burps seem like air. I have no pain, no bloating, no nausea. Sometimes the burps are loud and long...and seem like just air.
Also...is there a risk my esophagus could be damaged by so much burping?

Answered by Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Endoscopy will be helpful.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for providing more information.
I would advise that you should first go for an Endoscopy. This will help in planning further medical management and knowing the status of your esophagus and stomach.
Also avoid anxiety as anxiety will increase your symptoms.
I hope this answers your query. If you have any further doubts, please mention.
Regards. Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar