Geğirememe Sendromu (No Burp Sendromu) (Retrograd Krikofarengeal Disfonksiyon)
Burping syndrome, although not a common condition, can be quite uncomfortable for those who experience it. This condition is usually caused by swallowing air while eating and drinking. Normally, we take in a lot of air with everything we eat and drink. When consuming carbonated drinks, water or any food, this air travels down into our lower digestive tract. However, it also backtracks up the esophagus into our mouth. So, we can say that burping is nothing more than a kind of air release.
Causes of Failure to Burp Syndrome
However, some people cannot experience this natural process. For these people, the valve at the entrance of the esophagus is usually an obstacle to burping. As a result of this valve not opening sufficiently, these people cannot burp and as a result, a number of problems arise.
Symptoms of Failure to Burp Syndrome
People with burping syndrome often suffer from stomach disorders and problems with the esophagus. Increased or absent belching can be a symptom of serious illnesses. Typical symptoms are indigestion, bloating, rumbling in the stomach and pain associated with bloating, which eventually develops into chest and abdominal pain, and excessive gas in the intestines. People with burping syndrome often complain that they have difficulty tolerating carbonated drinks.
The Diagnostic Process of Failure to Burp Syndrome
People with these complaints usually first consult a gastroenterologist. However, after some tests, such as endoscopy, no obvious cause can usually be found. This means that these people are forced to continue living with the condition.
However, there is good news; Burping Syndrome, which was identified in 2019, is a disease that is known to be treatable. Botox treatment of the esophagus, which is usually a one-off procedure, is an effective treatment for this condition. As a result, after this treatment, patients can burp and the bloating in the stomach goes away. Patients can then return to society and social life.
Treatment Options for Failure to Burp Syndrome
If you think you are experiencing symptoms and are unsure about the right course of treatment, schedule a consultation with an ENT doctor as soon as possible. The inability to burp syndrome can isolate you from social life and have negative effects on your digestive system. Therefore, it needs to be taken seriously and treated appropriately. Take care of yourself and care about your health. Remember that burping syndrome is treatable.