Patient's question:
In the past twenty days, I have been eating a bit more, and after meals, my stomach becomes very bloated. I can't burp, and I keep making burping sounds in my throat. It takes a long time to expel the air and feel a little better. I have never had this experience before. Even when I ate very full, it was never like this.Doctor's answer:
Bloating: Often caused by poor digestion and slow gastrointestinal activity, people with gastritis or gastric ulcers frequently experience bloating.Bloating 1: Pathogenesis and Etiology
The reasons for bloating are multifaceted, such as stress and poor digestion, primarily due to insufficient gastric motility.
2: Clinical Diagnosis and Complications
Symptoms typically include post-meal fullness, belching, restlessness, and loss of appetite. The recurring and chronic nature of bloating can lead to gastritis, peptic ulcers, and other digestive issues.