Supragastric belching: Pathogenesis, diagnostic issues and treatment

Stefan L Popa, Teodora Surdea-Blaga, Liliana David, Mihaela Fadgyas Stanculete, Alina Picos, Dan L Dumitrascu, Giuseppe Chiarioni, Abdulrahman Ismaiel, Dinu I DumitrascuSaudi Journal of Gastroenterology 2022 28(3):168-174 Belching is defined as an audible escape of air from the esophagus or the stomach into the pharynx. It becomes pathologic if it is excessive and becomes bothersome. According to Rome IV diagnostic criteria, there is a belching disorder when one experiences bothersome belching (severe enough to impact on usual activities) more than 3 days a week. Esophageal impedance can differentiate between gastric and supragastric belching. The aim of this review was to provide data on pathogenesis and diagnosis of supragastric belching and study its relationship with gastroesophageal reflux disease and psychological factors. Treatment options for supragastric belching are also presented.
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Source Type: research