Do you feel embarrassed when suddenly you have an involuntary belch or burp in public? Well, belching is a medical problem and also a social one as it lands a person in an embarrassing position. Belching refers to a condition in which gas is released from a person’s body through the mouth.
Belching is caused by swallowed air from eating or drinking too fast, poorly fitting dentures; not chewing food completely, carbonated beverages, chewing gum or sucking on hard candies, excessive swallowing due to nervous tension or postnasal drip, forced belching to relieve abdominal discomfort. Also, medical problems like indigestion and heartburns can also lead to the problem of belching or burping. Whatever the reason be the result is often too embarrassing.
In order to avoid this embarrassment, try and identify the root cause. In my case the day I eat junk food like potato wafers or some spicy stuff, I am no less than a growling tiger. So without any choice I just have to stay away from the same. Or guzzle down loads of water along with it (but this isn’t fool proof!). In some people it might be a result of intake of certain food items like beans, cabbage or onions which might not get digested well by the body and also due to certain medical problems like ulcers. Carbonated drinks, beer are generally a big no-no for people prone to belching. Avoid excessive chewing of gum.
A few home remedies for belching would include half teaspoon of baking soda in one glass of water and drinking that can help in naturally providing relief. Similarly, garlic is another effective home remedy. You can take a few cloves of garlic before meals to prevent the problem of belching. Also, certain herbal teas can help in the digestion process of the body, thereby preventing belching and burping
