Are you unable to burp?

[jmoose]

I’m curious to ask a question to as wide of an audience as possible, especially those experiencing any bowel/digestion/gastro issues…

Are you unable to burp? I’ve potentially recently come to light that this may be a potential cause of a range of issues but is not yet widely recognised in the UK.

[jmoose]

To reference a previous post of mine outlining a pretty severe range of symptoms I’ve been experiencing, the fact I can’t burp may very likely be the cause issue! healthunlocked.com/theibsne...

[Maureen1958 in reply to jmoose]

This may go against all the advise for IBS but have you tried fizzy drinks. I feel awful most days but have fairly recently discovered if I have a small amount of coke ie 125ml, I can bring up air that seems to be sitting in my belly. I never used to drink fizzy drinks but I find them quite useful now. I buy the bottles rather than the cans, somehow they seem better and I can put the top back on and put it in the fridge for later if I need it again! It seems better if it's cold! Don't gulp it down just drink it slowly. I drink it straight from the bottle!

[jmoose in reply to Maureen1958]

Hi Maureen, I have - but I generally stay clear from them because they really don’t help me. And I experience the issues on what seems to be quite a random basis! One way or another…I can’t burp!

[Maureen1958 in reply to jmoose]

Oh, no idea then , sorry!

[Hidden]

Why do you need to burp! Surly your body will find a way out if it needs to. Try windezz or something like that or a rennie

[3443Ness]

Can I ask r u IBS D or IBS C I have suffered with IBS D for years and always been able to burp and pass wind ok but recently I am going between D And C but I have noticed when I am constapated I cannot burp or pass wind I feel like I want to but nothing comes out and I feel so bloated and get loads of cramping

[jmoose in reply to 3443Ness]

Hello! I haven’t been diagnosed with IBS, not sure what the C and D differences are?

[3443Ness in reply to jmoose]

The c is constapation and d diarrhoea or some people have a mix of D and C

[Prance]

I can't burp. Can be very annoying at times and I massage my gut to expel the gas the other end when it's a problem.

[Fencinggirl]

I seem to have the opposite problem, I can't stop burping

[pommummy]

I can't burp; the only exception is if I a few gulps of fizzy drink.

[Moggiedee]

When I have this problem I put a small amount of apple cider vinegar in a large glass, fill to halfway with water & then add about a teaspoon of bicarb. Best to do this over the sink as it fizzes up. Works for me most of the time.

[Steyning]

Can you tell us more?

[jmoose in reply to Steyning]

What info would you like? Thanks

[BlackIsleGirl]

Not an issue I suffer from now I've got my diet under control. Used to get a lot of pain from trapped wind before that though

[Enga211]

Do you know if you have a high or low stomach acid? Stomach acid is connected to a lot of digestive issues.

You can test to see if your stomach acid is too high or too low.

First thing one morning, on an empty stomach, before eating, drinking, brushing teeth

Add 1/8 tsp bicarbonate of soda to 100mls slightly warm water

Drink the mixture (it may taste slightly salty)

Time for a burp!!!

Don’t expect a big belch, it’s gonna feel like little air bubbles coming up from your stomach. You are causing a reaction with the alkalinity of the bicarb with the acidity in your stomach.

Optimal burp time 1-2mins

If you burp before 1 mins your stomach acid is too high and we need to calm digestive fire

If you burp between 2-3mins you have slightly low levels of stomach acid

If you burp between 3-5 mins your stomach acid is low

Anything after 5 mins and you have super low or no stomach acid

You can then interpret the results, perhaps change diet, look at the medicines you’re taking, consult a gp for further investigations?