belching and bloating

Swallowing Air (Aerophagia) Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

The gut contains solids, liquids and gases which constantly enter and exit through the mouth and rectum. Most of the gas in the gut is air from the environment around us. It enters during swallowing food or beverages but also enters the gut while talking, chewing and breathing. Ths gas is eventually passed out as a belch >> Read More ...

Belching Constantly – Causes of Non-Stop Burping

Belching, also referred to as burping, is a way of releasing gas that enters or is produced within the upper part of the digestive tract. This includes the esophagus (food pipe), stomach and sometimes the initial portions of the small intestine. Belching is a natural act, despite it being considered socially awkward to >> Read More ...

Stomach Gas – Causes, Gassy Foods and Prevention

What is Stomach Gas? The term stomach gas is often used to describe the presence of gas in the upper gastrointestinal tract. This includes the esophagus (gullet) and first portion of the small intestine (duodenum). Stomach gas differs from gas in the lower bowel and colon in that it has a higher quantity of air swallowed >> Read More ...

Episodes of Constant Belching, Bouts of Burping A Lot

Steely Asked : Can you give me some advice on a longstanding stomach complaint I’ve been suffering from for about 3 years now. Over that time, I’ve had three extended periods (several months each) during which I’ve been experiencing a lot of belching (continuously throughout the day, beginning when I get up in the >> Read More ...