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A viral Instagram video features a Golden Retriever named Maple showcasing various humorous ways to burp, rated by her owner, and has garnered over 20K likes and 245K views, highlighting the amusing and quirky habits of dogs.
A new study sheds light on the rare condition known as retrograde cricopharyngeus dysfunction (R-CPD), which prevents individuals from burping or belching. Researchers interviewed 199 patients with R-CPD and found that the condition not only caused physical symptoms like bloating and excessive farting, but also had a significant impact on their mental well-being, relationships, and daily lives. Many sufferers felt embarrassed, socially awkward, and depressed. The study highlights the need for further research and awareness of R-CPD among the general public and healthcare providers.
Burping can be caused by various factors, including swallowing excess air, supragastric belching, and gastric belching. To reduce burping, try releasing the burp slowly instead of forcefully, avoid behaviors that increase air swallowing (such as using straws, chewing gum, or smoking), eat slowly, identify food or beverage triggers, treat postnasal drip, ensure properly fitted dentures, review daily medications, and consider medication to reduce stomach acid. If the issue persists, consult a gastroenterologist for further evaluation and potential treatment options.
Excessive burping can be a rare symptom of colon cancer, but it's usually linked to a manifestation of the disease, like a blockage of the bowels. Physicians stress that other symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, are more commonly associated with colon cancer. However, any persistent new symptom when paired with other "red flag" colorectal cancer symptoms may be cause for concern. Colorectal cancer diagnoses are on the rise in younger populations, and researchers have identified certain "red flag" symptoms that may be indicative of early-onset colorectal cancer.
Excessive burping could be a symptom of a bowel obstruction, which could be caused by a tumor in the colon, as it was in the case of a Florida nurse who was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. Although burping is not a common sign of colon cancer, any persistent new symptom when paired with other “red flag” colorectal cancer symptoms may be cause for concern. Physicians stress the importance of getting any worrisome symptoms checked out to determine the cause and get treated as soon as possible, even in younger populations.