Question 1

what are the causes of belching?

Accepted Answer

Swallowing air: Belching is merely the venting of gas from the stomach. As the stomach is relatively sterile, nearly all the gas in the stomach is from swallowed air. Drinking sodas, drinking from straws or narrow mouthed bottles, washing food down with liquids, and eating quickly can all cause excessive air swallowing or aerophagia.

Question 2

can you die from constant belching?

Accepted Answer

No but: some serious disorders have belching. They have a lot of OTHER symptoms too.

Question 3

what caused my belching for two days?

Accepted Answer

Burping issues: Involuntary belching after a meal is normal, caused by release of swallowed gas after distension of the stomach with food. Magenblase syndrome is postprandial epigastric fullness &amp;bloating, relieved by belching.Aerophagia (accumulation of gas due to air swallowing) is common with anxiety, hypersalivation from gum chewing, smoking, drinking, oral irritation. In some, belching can become habitual.

Question 4

what food should i avoid to stop belching?

Accepted Answer

Belching: Foods that increase stomach acid or delay stomach emptying all should be avoided.  Many people also forget that all carbonated bevorages contain co2 which contributes to stomach gas even if not caffeinated.

Question 5

is it normal for my baby to vimit while belching?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is considered a wet burp and often increases in frequency with time peaking at about 4 mo before declining.

Question 6

what is something other that can relieve belching?

Accepted Answer

: While extremely common, belching or burping, reflects usually 2 things, one is mechanical and has to do with thorough chewing, proper size of the bite, frequent sips of water during meals and the other is related to content as different types of foods and drinks may be more irritating for the stomach ( high fiber food or carbonated drinks for example). If overweight, losing weight will help.

Question 7

what could be causing me to be belching constantly?

Accepted Answer

See below: You sre most likely swallowing air.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: belching?

Accepted Answer

Belching: Belching =  Release of stomach gas through mouth.

Question 9

does constant night time belching indicate any health issue?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: But if it continues or interferring with your life, best to be seen and evaluated.

Question 10

how do i stop the belching so much?  where is the air coming from?

Accepted Answer

Belching: This is usually do to swallowed air.  So if this processes is stopped so does the belching cease.

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