Why do I burp so often? & bull; hello healthy

After eating and feeling full, we usually burp. It feels like after belching occurs, the stomach becomes lighter, it doesn't matter anymore. In some countries, open belching is sometimes considered impolite. But here, burping after a meal is considered normal. However, have we ever wondered, why do we need to burp after eating? Then when we often burp, what is the cause?

The process of burping

Just as breathing and blood flow throughout the body, burping has its own processes, as follows:

1. The larynx closes so that liquid or food does not enter the lungs, and air can pass through the esophagus to the throat easily.
2. Esophageal sphincter the lower part opens, so that air can pass through the stomach into the esophagus easily.
3. When all of the above is happening, the diaphragm goes down, just like when taking a breath.
4. This causes the pressure in the stomach to increase and reduce pressure on the chest.
5. This change in pressure increases the flow of air from the stomach to the stomach area, then into the esophagus in the chest.

After experiencing a series of these processes, finally the air comes out which we call belching.

Then why do some people burp often?

Burping occurs when the stomach is filled with air that is swallowed. It's also possible to burp when the stomach isn't full of air. There are several reasons why you can swallow too much air. The following are the most common reasons:

• Eating and drinking too fast
• Drinking carbonated drinks (such as soda)
• Worry
• Aerophagia, aka swallowing excessive force of air. This can happen when you eat and drink excessively
• The small intestine usually contains gas which is easily transferred through the small intestine to the large intestine. The amount of gas present usually depends on the effects of bacteria in the colon from undigested food. Some people who experience excess gas will burp more frequently

Burping also occurs because:

• Talking and eating at the same time
• Chew gum
• Suck on candy excessively
• Drink through a straw
• Smoke
• The use of ill-fitting dentures
• Hyperventilation - excessive breathing caused by anxiety
• When your nose is blocked due to allergies, and makes you inhale excess air

Foods and medicines that cause belching

Some foods and drinks that cause you to burp a lot are carbonated drinks, alcohol, and high starchy foods that contain gas. Examples of the following:

Food

• Peas
• Nuts
• Broccoli
• Peas
• Onion
• Cabbage
• Cauliflower
• Banana
• Raisins
• Wheat bread

Drugs

Various kinds of treatment that can cause belching, such as:

• The drug commonly used by people with type 2 diabetes is called acarbose
• Laxatives, such as lactulose and sorbitol
• Pain relievers such as ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin - taking too much pain reliever can lead to gastritis, a condition that can cause belching

Causes excess gas in your digestion

The most natural thing that causes belching comes from swallowed air. In addition, as explained above, excessive gas production also causes flatulence, which can cause burping to relieve it. Here are the reasons why your gas is overproduced:

• The ability of some bacteria to produce gas
• Bacteria thrive in the small intestine
• Poor digestion or absorption of sugars and polysaccharides as seen in people with chronic pancreatitis, or celiac disease

Can belching be prevented?

Burping is a natural thing, it really doesn't need to be prevented. But you can control it by doing a few things, such as:

• Eat food while sitting, and eat slowly
• Avoid chewing gum or sipping on candy
• Avoid drinking carbonated drinks and alcohol
• Avoid consuming various foods or drinks that make you burp often as mentioned above
• You can take probiotic supplements to aid digestion
• Avoid anxiety that causes hyperventilation
• Herbal medicine that can be consumed is chamomile tea; can treat a stomachache that relieves excessive belching