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Posted by Master, Doctor Mai Vien Phuong - Department of Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital
Ợ steam helps your stomach not to expand too much due to swallowed air. You can treat burping with a few simple tricks. However, if bloating, gas, and belching are preventing you from getting through the day on a regular basis, see your doctor.
1. Why do you burp?
Although it can be uncomfortable for you and those around you, burping is a completely natural way to get rid of air swallowed during eating.
Ợ steam helps your stomach not to expand too much due to swallowed air. Air travels up into the esophagus, resulting in the sound most people call burping.
You can swallow air when:
Eat or drink too quickly; Drink carbonated drinks; Rapidly breath; Smile. Foods high in starches, sugar, or fiber and digestive problems or heartburn can also be to blame.
You can treat belching with a few simple tricks. However, if bloating, gas, and belching are preventing you from getting through the day on a regular basis, you should see your doctor.
Sử dụng đồ uống có ga có thể khiến bạn nuốt phải không khí gây ợ hơi
2. How to stop burping?
steam usually starts after you eat or drink. If you burp a lot after a meal, you can try the following treatments to help your stomach release excess air:
Walk around or do light aerobics after eating. Physical activity to help with digestion: Lie on your side or try a knee-to-chest position like the wind-reducing pose until the gas is gone; Take antacids to neutralize stomach acid and prevent heartburn that causes belching; Take an anti-flatulence medication such as simethicone (Air-X). It works by binding air bubbles together so you burp more efficiently; Drink ginger tea after eating: Ginger can help reduce gastrointestinal irritation and prevent stomach acid from backing up into the esophagus; Chew cumin seeds after your meal: Although not supported by research, dill helps flush gas out of the intestinal tract and aids digestion; Sip chamomile tea: It is said to help prevent acid reflux. Limit activities that cause you to swallow air quickly, such as laughing and drinking too quickly.
3. Tips to prevent belching
You can reduce burping by finding ways to reduce the amount of air you swallow.
3.1 Change the way you eat Here are some tips to consider to avoid swallowing a lot of air:
Eat and drink slowly; Do not speak while you are chewing; Do not use a straw; Eat smaller portions. 3.2 Modify your diet Avoid carbonated drinks, including beer. Carbon dioxide gas can cause bloating and belching.
Avoid chewing gum or hard candy. They make you swallow more than usual.
Cut down on foods high in starch, sugar or fiber that cause bloating. Popular foods include:
Lentils; Broccoli ; Onion; Cabbage; Cauliflower; Whole wheat bread; Banana; Sugar alcohols (sorbitol, mannitol and xylitol).
Người mắc chứng đầy hơi nên hạn chế ăn chuối
Avoid milk if you are lactose intolerant. Stay away from foods that can cause heartburn, like:
Caffeine ; Tomato; Citrus citrus; Alcohol. 3.3 Make a few lifestyle changes Quit smoking: While you are inhaling tobacco smoke, you are also swallowing air. Quitting smoking can be difficult, but your doctor can help you come up with a quit plan that's right for you. If you wear dentures, make sure they fit snugly. An ill-fitting denture can cause you to swallow more air while eating. Reduce stress: Excessive stress can cause you to swallow air and also lead to heartburn, which increases belching. An anxious episode can also cause hypoventilation. This can cause you to swallow more air. Treat a stuffy nose with a decongestant, like pseudoephedrine (Sudafed), or a saline spray. Nasal congestion and sinus congestion caused by the common cold, allergies, or sinus infections can cause you to swallow more air.
3.4 Change your behavior Research shows that burping can sometimes be a learned behavior or habit. Therapies that have shown great promise in treating people with excessive burping include:
Diaphragm breathing; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Biofeedback. In a small pilot study, 5 participants with chronic belching were asked to breathe slowly and with their diaphragm and mouth slightly open when lying down. Then they did the same when sitting up. The researchers found that this type of behavioral therapy completely cured belching.
4. When is burping a problem?
slightly is a part of life, but it is considered a problem when symptoms become frequent and interfere with social situations. Excessive Ợ can be a sign of a more serious medical condition. However, people rarely consult a doctor about belching.
Although it is often accompanied by other symptoms, excessive belching can be a symptom of the following underlying conditions:
4.1 GERD Acid reflux is a leading symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) GERD), but belching is also a fairly common symptom. GERD is a disorder that causes acid from the stomach to back up into the esophagus.
Other symptoms of GERD include:
Sour taste in the mouth; Difficulty swallowing ; Reflux; Feeling excessively full;
GERD có thể gây triệu chứng khó nuốt ở người mắc phải
4.2 Helicobacter pylori Bacteria A bacteria called Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori ) is the most common cause of peptic ulcers . The bacteria invade the stomach lining, making stomach cells more susceptible to acid attack. Eventually, an ulcer can form in the stomach, esophagus, or intestines.
Ợ too much is a symptom of sores. Other symptoms include:
Abdominal pain; Nausea; Heartburn; Bloating. Treatment is with a combination of antibiotics and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) to reduce the amount of acid your stomach makes.
4.3 Gastritis Gastritis is a condition in which the stomach lining becomes inflamed. An H. pylori infection is the most common cause of gastritis, but other risk factors include:
Drinking too much alcohol Regular use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Tobacco use Symptoms The most common of gastritis are:
gas and hiccups nausea Vomiting Upper abdominal fullness Indigestion
4.4 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) IBS is a chronic digestive condition. It is characterized by a group of intestinal symptoms that often occur together. These symptoms vary from person to person.
For some people, excessive burping is a symptom of IBS.
Other IBS symptoms may include:
Cramping and abdominal pain Bloating Alternating episodes of constipation and diarrhea IBS can be difficult to diagnose at first, as its symptoms often mimic those of other diseases.
Many people with IBS find relief with dietary changes.
4.5 Lactose Intolerance People who are lactose intolerant do not have enough enzymes to digest the lactose found in milk and dairy products. When people with lactose intolerance drink milk or consume other dairy products, the undigested lactose moves into the intestines and interacts with bacteria. This can cause symptoms like:
Bloating Gas Diarrhea Ợ gas If you are lactose intolerant and still want to consume dairy, you can try a lactase supplement to aid digestion.
Người bệnh không dung nạp lactose có thể gây triệu chứng tiêu chảy
4.6 hiatal hernia A hiatal hernia occurs when a small portion of the stomach bulges through the diaphragm and into the chest area. This type of hernia is most common in people over the age of 50. A hiatal hernia usually does not cause symptoms. But when they do, the most common symptoms include:
excessive heat Difficulty swallowing Chest pain Intermittent hernias can play a role in the development of both acid reflux and GERD.
In summary, burping can be minimized with some simple dietary and lifestyle changes. A few burps after a meal is normal, but certain habits or conditions can make you burp more than that. Swallowing too much air is the simplest explanation for belching. But see your doctor if belching is uncontrolled or is accompanied by stomach pain or chronic heartburn.
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