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no burping / gurgling in throat
I am 19 years old, female, healthy, normal eating habits, etc, but I do not burp. I've tried drinking soda, swallowing air, etc, and it just makes me feel uncomfortable but doesn't make me burp. Instead, my throat gurgles. The best way to describe the sound is like a stomach growling, only in the throat. It's incredibly embarrassing and I can't prevent it from happening. It tends to happen a lot after I drink juice or soda, but also sometimes after meals where I only drank water. Along with the gurgle I feel some light pressure in my lower throat, near my collarbone, like there's air trying to get out (no pain). The pressure is momentarily relieved after I "gurgle", but then it comes back and I need to "gurgle" again.
I have met one or two other people who experience the same thing, including my sister, and seen other complaints online, but have found no explanation for why this happens, or how to prevent it. Any help?
I very rarely throw up either (only once in the past 8 years), I don't know if that's connected at all but I thought I should mention it.
I have met one or two other people who experience the same thing, including my sister, and seen other complaints online, but have found no explanation for why this happens, or how to prevent it. Any help?
I very rarely throw up either (only once in the past 8 years), I don't know if that's connected at all but I thought I should mention it.
It's a response to an overactive esophagus valve. I did the barium swallow, gastric emptying, manometry test and had a EGD done. Everything was fine except the manometry test showed that the lower esophagus valve did not relax all the way. I have all the symptoms everyone is mentioning. Doctor said a Botox injection will work for only 3 months but in the long run of you may need Hellers Myoectomy you may do more damage. Blood pressure pills but I already have low blood pressure so that would just make me fatigued.
I have the same problem. The inability to burp really sucks. The only way I can fix it is if I trick my body into throwing up. Let try to explain. So have u ever thrown up and u have that ugly burp right before the puke comes up? That’s the burp that normal people do. The only problem is that I really do feel like I’m going to throw up. I usually go to the restroom when I do this as it can take some time to do it. Forcing yourself to throw up feels dumb but when the air is released it feels amazing. If I’m drinking beer, after I feel the air building up, I go to the restroom and burp (throw burp). I’ve never had actually throw up come up but I’ve been close. Next time you drink try it. It’s the only fix that I know of.
I'm 21. Female. Average everything
I cannot burp, I can't remember the last time I've thrown up, I don't believe I have a higher than average rate of flatulence, I am not in pain only discomfort.
I've been aware of my throat gurgles as early as Middle School.
My gurgles usually appear after eating but sometimes I feel like I can just will them into existence even without overly swallowing saliva. The gurgles are typically spaced at a rate of 10 seconds before another slowly creeps up and they happen immediately after every swallow. They rise from the bottom of my throat at my collar bones and stop at my "adam's apple" area. When I open my mouth they are louder (obviously) but still, no air escapes at all unlike a burp. If I take a HUGE yawn/inhale to the maximum and hold it, I can feel a gurgle wanting to escape but it can't until I exhale. I've attempted to force out the gurgle powerfully but while it does resemble the sound of a burp, it doesn't improve the gurgle rate at all.
I've avoided carbonated drinks and gum for the past two years and this has severely lowered the rate and power of the gurgling but I still get them on a daily basis.
I also believe mine are influenced by nervousness as well. Just as some people burp when nervous, I gurgle.
I've found that if I lay on my right side (and sometimes my back), my gurgles cease ENTIRELY but I only tested this before going to bed.. I want to test it during the day then standing back up after laying down for some minutes to see if they die down at all.
If my gurgles have been happening all day long, by the end of the day my throat will feel tight and I start to feel nauseous. The gurgles leave a feeling of a ball in my throat and I feel the need to swallow a LOT with barely any saliva. Eventually, the urge to throw up gets stronger even to the point where my saliva starts rushing and my throat tightens but I never puke anyways. It's at this point where it becomes impossible to do anything but to lay down to rest just as you would from a migraine or tummy ache. (Because of this, I don't think it's fair to have our gurgle problem dismissed as insignificant..)
This is my first time Googling for a solution. From what I've read on here, it can be caused by a number of things..
Some of which has medical terms and may have surgical solutions but I am choosing to ignore these because I wouldn't be caught dead getting surgery done for this (terrified of surgery) Ask your Doctor.
Other ideas have included changing your diet. From either fully changing what you eat to simply making sure you don't over eat. The latter of which seems worth the try anyway.
Also, to take probiotics I guess?
Another intriguing idea was to force yourself to gag.. personally, this sounds 10 times more uncomfortable than just dealing with gurgles all day every day but.. It does sound reasonably legitimate. You're essentially getting your esophagus to practice opening or whatever which hopefully leads to you being able to burp which then hopefully leads to no gurgles!
Lastly, I have zero knowledge of what acid reflux is but some people are saying that's what this gurgling is from? I don't recall ever experiencing heart burn ever before but I know that my gurgles do not cause burning sensations or any pain at all for that matter.. Regardless, I see no harm in trying an Alka Seltzer.
It's nice to know that we're not alone and I hope our gurgles are brought to justice soon enough. ~bump
I cannot burp, I can't remember the last time I've thrown up, I don't believe I have a higher than average rate of flatulence, I am not in pain only discomfort.
I've been aware of my throat gurgles as early as Middle School.
My gurgles usually appear after eating but sometimes I feel like I can just will them into existence even without overly swallowing saliva. The gurgles are typically spaced at a rate of 10 seconds before another slowly creeps up and they happen immediately after every swallow. They rise from the bottom of my throat at my collar bones and stop at my "adam's apple" area. When I open my mouth they are louder (obviously) but still, no air escapes at all unlike a burp. If I take a HUGE yawn/inhale to the maximum and hold it, I can feel a gurgle wanting to escape but it can't until I exhale. I've attempted to force out the gurgle powerfully but while it does resemble the sound of a burp, it doesn't improve the gurgle rate at all.
I've avoided carbonated drinks and gum for the past two years and this has severely lowered the rate and power of the gurgling but I still get them on a daily basis.
I also believe mine are influenced by nervousness as well. Just as some people burp when nervous, I gurgle.
I've found that if I lay on my right side (and sometimes my back), my gurgles cease ENTIRELY but I only tested this before going to bed.. I want to test it during the day then standing back up after laying down for some minutes to see if they die down at all.
If my gurgles have been happening all day long, by the end of the day my throat will feel tight and I start to feel nauseous. The gurgles leave a feeling of a ball in my throat and I feel the need to swallow a LOT with barely any saliva. Eventually, the urge to throw up gets stronger even to the point where my saliva starts rushing and my throat tightens but I never puke anyways. It's at this point where it becomes impossible to do anything but to lay down to rest just as you would from a migraine or tummy ache. (Because of this, I don't think it's fair to have our gurgle problem dismissed as insignificant..)
This is my first time Googling for a solution. From what I've read on here, it can be caused by a number of things..
Some of which has medical terms and may have surgical solutions but I am choosing to ignore these because I wouldn't be caught dead getting surgery done for this (terrified of surgery) Ask your Doctor.
Other ideas have included changing your diet. From either fully changing what you eat to simply making sure you don't over eat. The latter of which seems worth the try anyway.
Also, to take probiotics I guess?
Another intriguing idea was to force yourself to gag.. personally, this sounds 10 times more uncomfortable than just dealing with gurgles all day every day but.. It does sound reasonably legitimate. You're essentially getting your esophagus to practice opening or whatever which hopefully leads to you being able to burp which then hopefully leads to no gurgles!
Lastly, I have zero knowledge of what acid reflux is but some people are saying that's what this gurgling is from? I don't recall ever experiencing heart burn ever before but I know that my gurgles do not cause burning sensations or any pain at all for that matter.. Regardless, I see no harm in trying an Alka Seltzer.
It's nice to know that we're not alone and I hope our gurgles are brought to justice soon enough. ~bump
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I’ve found that eating small portions helps a lot, and staying hydrated. I sip water all day, no gulps.
Hi everyone, (ESPECIALLY THOSE IN/NEAR PHILLY)
I wanted to share some knowledge to get the information out there. I am a 30 year old female in Philadelphia who also has constant throat croaking/gurgling after eating or drinking, frequent bloating, and inability to burp.
I had already seen an GI dr who did an endoscopy, diagnosed me with GERD and Gastroparesis. I am taking antiacids now (as of 4 wks), with no avail to the throat noises that he doesn't seem to have a good explanation for. I was looking into the option of flying to Chicago to see Dr. Bastian, who I have learned about through research online. (He apparently is very successful with botox treatments for this problem). when I remembered that my best friend's father in law is a ENT, and I wanted to explore all of my options before making such a big decision. Dr. Joesph Speigel works in the Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery - Voice & Swallowing Center at Jefferson in Philadelphia. He (as well at the nurse who saw me first) knew exactly what I was talking about when I explained the symptoms. This issue is one of his specialties. I am going to get a specific type of scope to find out where in the esophagus is the issue. He told me my GERD and Gastroparesis are both part of the problem, and that they could have caused the throat issues or the throat issues caused them. After the gets the results of the scope, there are several treatment options in addition to staying on the meds as they should become effective after 4-5 months. (Remember this is just my feedback/experience and your symptoms/causes may be different)
The reason I wanted to post on here:: I asked him about Dr. Bastian and his botox treatment. He told me that he and Dr. Bastian go far back! He told me he also does botox injections in where the problem exists calls for that.
I have done a lot of searching on the internet about this issue and it seems that as a whole, people have the experience that not many doctors know about this or minimize it. It seems the online community has learned that Dr. Bastian is one of the only options for successful treatment. I want to let people know that it appears there ARE other doctors who know about this and can treat it. If you are close to Philadelphia, Dr. Spiegel ( and probably others in his group at Jefferson), is a great recommendation! I feel hopeful!
I wanted to share some knowledge to get the information out there. I am a 30 year old female in Philadelphia who also has constant throat croaking/gurgling after eating or drinking, frequent bloating, and inability to burp.
I had already seen an GI dr who did an endoscopy, diagnosed me with GERD and Gastroparesis. I am taking antiacids now (as of 4 wks), with no avail to the throat noises that he doesn't seem to have a good explanation for. I was looking into the option of flying to Chicago to see Dr. Bastian, who I have learned about through research online. (He apparently is very successful with botox treatments for this problem). when I remembered that my best friend's father in law is a ENT, and I wanted to explore all of my options before making such a big decision. Dr. Joesph Speigel works in the Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery - Voice & Swallowing Center at Jefferson in Philadelphia. He (as well at the nurse who saw me first) knew exactly what I was talking about when I explained the symptoms. This issue is one of his specialties. I am going to get a specific type of scope to find out where in the esophagus is the issue. He told me my GERD and Gastroparesis are both part of the problem, and that they could have caused the throat issues or the throat issues caused them. After the gets the results of the scope, there are several treatment options in addition to staying on the meds as they should become effective after 4-5 months. (Remember this is just my feedback/experience and your symptoms/causes may be different)
The reason I wanted to post on here:: I asked him about Dr. Bastian and his botox treatment. He told me that he and Dr. Bastian go far back! He told me he also does botox injections in where the problem exists calls for that.
I have done a lot of searching on the internet about this issue and it seems that as a whole, people have the experience that not many doctors know about this or minimize it. It seems the online community has learned that Dr. Bastian is one of the only options for successful treatment. I want to let people know that it appears there ARE other doctors who know about this and can treat it. If you are close to Philadelphia, Dr. Spiegel ( and probably others in his group at Jefferson), is a great recommendation! I feel hopeful!
Hi all,
Great to see that so many other people know exactly what I've been through. Some of you might be excited to read that I "cured" myself of this condition when I was about 23 (I'm 28 now). I can't guarantee that this will work for everyone; I can only tell you that this method, for whatever reason, stopped the gurgles and helped my body figure out how to burp naturally.
First, understand that my problem was that the sphincter at the top of my esophagus simply didn't open to release built-up gas. The gas would remain in my esophagus, gurgle around, and not go away until it made its way through my digestive system and was released in the form of flatulence.
So, I would stick my fingers down my throat to release the gas whenever I felt the pressure of the gas in my chest/throat. I tended to feel the gas and pressure after eating acidic food like fruit, dairy, and sweets. Anyway, I would just head into the bathroom, stick my fingers down my throat to induce a big gag and therefore a burp to release the gas. I would just do this a few times until I felt that all the pressure was relieved (i.e. all the gas had been released). After doing this multiple times a day for several months, one day I was sitting at my desk and out of no where I just BURPED. Really loud. For the first time ever. I continued the fingers-down-throat trick for a few more months, and noticed that I started burping on my own more and more. I gather that inducing burps for so long somehow loosened the upper esophageal sphincter, and allowed it to open when it needed to in order to release gas.
It's been several years, and I can now burp properly after eating food. I certainly can't make myself burp on command, and I do still occasionally get a gurgle that I have to release manually, but overall I can say that I am no longer afflicted by these loud gurgle-y burps and the uncomfortable pressure.
I hope this helps someone out there. Just stick with it - you never know if it'll "cure" you too!
Great to see that so many other people know exactly what I've been through. Some of you might be excited to read that I "cured" myself of this condition when I was about 23 (I'm 28 now). I can't guarantee that this will work for everyone; I can only tell you that this method, for whatever reason, stopped the gurgles and helped my body figure out how to burp naturally.
First, understand that my problem was that the sphincter at the top of my esophagus simply didn't open to release built-up gas. The gas would remain in my esophagus, gurgle around, and not go away until it made its way through my digestive system and was released in the form of flatulence.
So, I would stick my fingers down my throat to release the gas whenever I felt the pressure of the gas in my chest/throat. I tended to feel the gas and pressure after eating acidic food like fruit, dairy, and sweets. Anyway, I would just head into the bathroom, stick my fingers down my throat to induce a big gag and therefore a burp to release the gas. I would just do this a few times until I felt that all the pressure was relieved (i.e. all the gas had been released). After doing this multiple times a day for several months, one day I was sitting at my desk and out of no where I just BURPED. Really loud. For the first time ever. I continued the fingers-down-throat trick for a few more months, and noticed that I started burping on my own more and more. I gather that inducing burps for so long somehow loosened the upper esophageal sphincter, and allowed it to open when it needed to in order to release gas.
It's been several years, and I can now burp properly after eating food. I certainly can't make myself burp on command, and I do still occasionally get a gurgle that I have to release manually, but overall I can say that I am no longer afflicted by these loud gurgle-y burps and the uncomfortable pressure.
I hope this helps someone out there. Just stick with it - you never know if it'll "cure" you too!
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You just solved my pain struggles. 32, been living with it since forever. It's became unbearable the past 7 years. THANK YOU!!!
Hi all,
Great to see that so many other people know exactly what I've been through. Some of you might be excited to read that I "cured" myself of this condition when I was about 23 (I'm 28 now). I can't guarantee that this will work for everyone; I can only tell you that this method, for whatever reason, stopped the gurgles and helped my body figure out how to burp naturally.
First, understand that my problem was that the sphincter at the top of my esophagus simply didn't open to release built-up gas. The gas would remain in my esophagus, gurgle around, and not go away until it made its way through my digestive system and was released in the form of flatulence.
So, I would stick my fingers down my throat to release the gas whenever I felt the pressure of the gas in my chest/throat. I tended to feel the gas and pressure after eating acidic food like fruit, dairy, and sweets. Anyway, I would just head into the bathroom, stick my fingers down my throat to induce a big gag and therefore a burp to release the gas. I would just do this a few times until I felt that all the pressure was relieved (i.e. all the gas had been released). After doing this multiple times a day for several months, one day I was sitting at my desk and out of no where I just BURPED. Really loud. For the first time ever. I continued the fingers-down-throat trick for a few more months, and noticed that I started burping on my own more and more. I gather that inducing burps for so long somehow loosened the upper esophageal sphincter, and allowed it to open when it needed to in order to release gas.
It's been several years, and I can now burp properly after eating food. I certainly can't make myself burp on command, and I do still occasionally get a gurgle that I have to release manually, but overall I can say that I am no longer afflicted by these loud gurgle-y burps and the uncomfortable pressure.
I hope this helps someone out there. Just stick with it - you never know if it'll "cure" you too!
Great to see that so many other people know exactly what I've been through. Some of you might be excited to read that I "cured" myself of this condition when I was about 23 (I'm 28 now). I can't guarantee that this will work for everyone; I can only tell you that this method, for whatever reason, stopped the gurgles and helped my body figure out how to burp naturally.
First, understand that my problem was that the sphincter at the top of my esophagus simply didn't open to release built-up gas. The gas would remain in my esophagus, gurgle around, and not go away until it made its way through my digestive system and was released in the form of flatulence.
So, I would stick my fingers down my throat to release the gas whenever I felt the pressure of the gas in my chest/throat. I tended to feel the gas and pressure after eating acidic food like fruit, dairy, and sweets. Anyway, I would just head into the bathroom, stick my fingers down my throat to induce a big gag and therefore a burp to release the gas. I would just do this a few times until I felt that all the pressure was relieved (i.e. all the gas had been released). After doing this multiple times a day for several months, one day I was sitting at my desk and out of no where I just BURPED. Really loud. For the first time ever. I continued the fingers-down-throat trick for a few more months, and noticed that I started burping on my own more and more. I gather that inducing burps for so long somehow loosened the upper esophageal sphincter, and allowed it to open when it needed to in order to release gas.
It's been several years, and I can now burp properly after eating food. I certainly can't make myself burp on command, and I do still occasionally get a gurgle that I have to release manually, but overall I can say that I am no longer afflicted by these loud gurgle-y burps and the uncomfortable pressure.
I hope this helps someone out there. Just stick with it - you never know if it'll "cure" you too!
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Strange, but interesting. Thanks!
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