Burping is attributed to the improper functioning of the movement of food and air in the alimentary canal. It is worsened when the person is suffering from acidity. The gastroesophageal sphincter (ring of muscle) at the joint of food pipe (esophagus) and stomach acts as a valve that allows food into the stomach but not back up into the esophagus. Sometimes this valve fails or malfunctions and stomach acid enters the oesophagus and this conditions generates acid feeling in the mouth. Burping can be there in absence of this acidity problem.
Excessive burping is a condition in which doctors advice is to be sought for remedial measures. In moderate burping a change in life style and controlling food habits will generally bring improvement. Eating fast, drink too quickly, drink soda or carbonated beverages, breathe rapidly and laughing are some of the reasons which trigger burping. Some natural and home remedies for burping include - light walking after taking food, Chew fennel seeds after the meals, drink ginger tea after eating, sip on chamomile tea etc. Lying on one side in knee to chest position sometimes helps as it relieves the gas.
People having burping conditions should cut down or avoid the foods like lentils, bananas, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, onions, sugar, tomatoes, citrus, alcohol etc.
There are some Homeopathic preparations which help in reducing burping. These are Lycopodium, Carbo vegetabilis, Nux vomica, Natrum carbonic, Pulsatilla etc. One has to consult a Homeopathic practitioner for the exact preparation and its dose as depending on many symptoms, these preparations and their doses are advised by them.
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