Aerophagia
Aerophagia Explained - Causes
and Aerophagia Treatment
Author: Alien
Aerophagia (var. aerophagy) is a condition that occurs when
a person swallows too much air, which goes to the stomach. It
causes gas bloating of the abdomen and frequent belching. It
may cause pain, too, which sometimes is difficult to
diagnose.
Actually, the reflux of the stomach's liquid contents into the
esophagus occurs in most normal individuals. In fact, one study
found that reflux occurs as frequently in normal individuals as
in patients with GERD. In patients with GERD, however, the
refluxed liquid contains acid more often, and the acid remains
in the esophagus longer. Aerophagia is defined as a condition
when a person swallows too much air. This air is usually goes
to the stomach. People with Aerophagia are believed to have
excessive belches due to air swallowing.
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What causes acid reflux
The sphincter at the bottom of the oesophagus normally prevents
acid reflux. Problems occur if the sphincter does not work very
well. This is common, but in most cases it is not known why it
does not work so well. In some cases the pressure in the
stomach rises higher than the sphincter can withstand. For
example, during pregnancy, after a large meal, or when bending
forward. If you have a hiatus hernia (when part of the stomach
protrudes into the chest through the diaphragm), you are quite
likely to develop reflux. Some other factors that can make
heartburn worse include:
* Certain foods, such as fatty foods, spicy foods, chocolate,
caffeine, onions, tomato sauce, carbonated beverages and
mint
* Alcohol
* Large meals
* Lying down too soon after eating
Aerophagia Symptoms
Aerophagia (air swallowing, excessive or constant burping) is
defined as a condition when a person swallows too much air.
This air is usually goes to the stomach. People with Aerophagia
are believed to have excessive belches due to air swallowing.
You probably also heard terms like constant or excessive
belching or burping. These conditions are closely related to
aerophagia but not necessarily caused by it.
Since excessive burping (or some called it chronic belching)
happened to me a lot of times I always was curious why the heck
it happens.
Exams and Tests
Your health care provider usually can diagnose reflux disease
just by the symptoms you report.
* He or she will probably recommend lifestyle changes first and
perhaps an over-the-counter antacid.
* If symptoms continue for more than 4 weeks despite this
therapy, you may be referred to a gastroenterologist.
Treatment
The rubric "lifestyle modifications" is the term physicians use
when recommending non-drug GERD treatments. A 2006 review
suggested that evidence for most dietary interventions is
anecdotal; only weight loss and elevating the head of the bed
were supported by evidence. A subsequent randomized crossover
study showed benefit by avoiding eating two hours before bed.
Also try to control the way you speak. I noticed that during
speaking (especially if it is anxious speaking) you tend to
swallow more air. So try to do something every time you're
about to swallow air - make a pause, change your sitting
position, etc.
Acid Reflux Diet
* Avoid high-fat meals such as those from the fast food chains.
High fat foods will remain in the stomach longer, thus causing
the need for more stomach acid in order to digest them.
* But remember, don't overeat! Eating too much of any foods
will stimulate the stomach to secret more
acids
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