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. Intestinal symptoms can be embarrassing — but don't let embarrassment keep you from seeking help. There is a problem with information submitted for this request. Sign up for free, and stay up-to-date on research advancements, health tips and current health topics, like COVID, plus expert advice on managing your health.
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Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit organization and proceeds from Web advertising help support our mission. Mayo Clinic does not endorse any of the third party products and services advertised. A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. Aerophagia and supragastric belching are conditions in which a person moves air into their esophagus, either consciously or unconsciously.
According to an article in the journal Case Reports in Gastroenterology , aerophagia is when a person frequently swallows air. Conversely, supragastic belching occurs when the esophagus immediately releases the air before a person swallows it and it enters the stomach. It is not clear what causes aerophagia and supragastric belching. The author of an article in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology suggests that they may be methods of relieving the symptoms of a bloated stomach or might relate to psychological factors.
Although there is not much research on how best to treat aerophagia and supragastric belching, the author states that speech or behavioral therapies may help a person stop the behavior that causes excess air to enter their esophagus.
GERD might also have links with supragastric belching. Some scientists believe that a person with GERD may force air down their esophagus either consciously or unconsciously as a way of relieving their symptoms.
Treating the symptoms of GERD may help a person burp less frequently. According to the NIDDK , a doctor may advise a person with GERD to make changes to their lifestyle, such as losing weight or stopping smoking, or they may prescribe medications, such as antacids. A person who burps frequently but experiences no other symptoms and does not find that burping affects their quality of life does not need to see a doctor. If this does not make any difference and the excessive burping is still affecting their quality of life, a person should speak to a doctor in case aerophagia or supragastric belching is responsible for this symptom.
Different forms of therapy may help reduce both of these conditions. If a person has other symptoms, such as pain in their abdomen, nausea, or pain when swallowing, they should speak to a doctor, who can determine the underlying cause of these symptoms. If normal methods don't relieve it or if you start vomiting, get it checked out immediately, says De Latour.
Bloating isn't always serious though—it can also happen with irritable bowel syndrome and lactose intolerance, two other conditions known to give people the burps, she adds. Hiatal hernias—a condition where your stomach bulges into your esophagus—can cause recurrent burping, says Kavanagh.
On its own, a hiatal hernia isn't an emergency, but it can be very uncomfortable. There's also risk the hernia will become "strangulated"—when the hernia cuts off blood supply to the rest of the abdomen, according to Harvard Health Publishing.
A strangulated hiatal hernia requires emergency surgery, and can be fatal if left untreated. If you burp a lot after a meal, your burps taste like stomach acid a.
Losing weight rapidly, along with burping, is another sign of a bowel blockage, says Latour. Losing weight slowly, however, and when you're not necessarily trying to, can mean you're not digesting your food properly and your doc will want to check you for conditions like IBS, food allergies, or Crohn's disease, Kavanagh says.
Rarely, burping combined with weight loss can be a sign of stomach cancer, she adds. Here are some things to try:. Treatment depends on what is causing the problem. If no specific cause is found, treatment focuses on relieving symptoms with medicine. Author: Healthwise Staff. Medical Review: E. This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information.
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