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The article is professionally consulted by Doctor Vo Thi Thuy Trang - Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Da Nang International Hospital.Heartburn is a normal digestive phenomenon of the body. But if belching is frequent, persistent, or accompanied by other unusual symptoms, special attention should be paid.
1. What is steam?
Air can enter the body during the chewing of food. The body pushes the air out through the mouth, making a burp sound. This process is called belching. Heartburn is a normal phenomenon of the body, nothing dangerous.Depending on the condition and characteristics of each person, belching may be odorless or have a sour smell. The process of burping can also make the chest feel uncomfortable.
Trắc nghiệm: Làm thế nào để bảo vệ lá gan khỏe mạnh?
Làm test trắc nghiệm kiểm tra hiểu biết về gan có thể giúp bạn nhận thức rõ vai trò quan trọng của gan, từ đó có các biện pháp bảo vệ gan để phòng ngừa bệnh tật.2. Causes of belching
Some common causes of belching are:Eating a lot of starchy, sugary, and fiber foods Eating a lot of fried, greasy, high-fat foods Chewing gum Eating too fast, don't chew smoking, drinking beer, carbonated drinks Stress, stress... In addition, belching is also a symptom of some diseases of the digestive tract. It could be gastroesophageal reflux in the upper gastrointestinal tract or functional dyspepsia. Tinnitus can be a physical injury or it can also be a manifestation of functional disease. If you burp a lot after eating, belching is accompanied by discomfort and many other unusual symptoms, you should see a doctor to check your health status. To diagnose belching as a disease, a gastroscopy is required.
3. Diseases that often have belching symptoms
Heartburn can be a symptom of conditions such as:Gastroesophageal reflux: Acid in the stomach backs up into the esophagus along with air, causing the patient to burp with the characteristics of heartburn, heartburn. Gastritis: Gastritis is a condition in which the stomach lining is inflamed, damaged, forming ulcers in the mucosa Hp infection: Stomach infection can cause belching Flatulence, indigestion: Gastrointestinal disorders cause patients to experience abdominal discomfort, bloating, slow or undigested food. Patients will experience belching, heartburn, heartburn, nausea or vomiting ...
4. What to do to reduce burping effectively?
Limit carbonated drinks, beer, alcohol Limit foods that are too greasy and fatty Limit chewing gum, if you want to eat only after meals to increase saliva production and do not chew too much Do not smoke for a long time Do not lie down immediately after eating Do not wear clothes that are too tight and cause pressure on the abdomen Control your weight Eat slowly, chew food well before swallowing Do not overeat Eat a lot of foods good for the digestive system such as: yogurt, lemonade, mint, papaya, garlic, ginger... Exercise, improve health Avoid stress, fatigue, anxiety Supplement digestive enzymes if needed ... With nearly 20 years of working at Da Nang General Hospital in the field of gastrointestinal endoscopy - hepatobiliary disease, every year, Dr. Vo Thi Thuy Trang participates in endoscopy more than 1500 cases including: diagnostic endoscopy diseases of the stomach and colon such as: detecting inflammation, ulcers, polyps, cancer, finding HP bacteria, detecting cancer early in the digestive tract...; Endoscopic treatment such as: Hemostasis in gastrointestinal bleeding, esophageal varices ligation in cirrhosis, endoscopic gastrointestinal polypectomy...Please dial HOTLINE for more information or register for an appointment HERE. Download MyVinmec app to make appointments faster and to manage your bookings easily.