Constant forced belching, feeling of air stuck in chest/throat (Acid Reflux/GERD diagnosed).

Could it really be anxiety though? I don't feel anxious. Is it subconcious?

Hi Tony,

Just wondering if you where able to get that burping problem under control.  When I read your post it is exactly what I am going through.  Anxiety - especially severe anxiety - can change the way you breathe and how you digest, both of which can lead to belching and burping.Those that suffer from anxiety are prone to what's known as hyperventilation, or "over-breathing." It can occur in a variety of different ways, including:

Breathing too fast during an anxiety attack.

Breathing too much oxygen because you feel you're not getting a deep breath.

Poor, shallow breathing as a result of bad anxiety habits.

Interestingly, hyperventilation makes people feel as though they aren't getting enough air, when in truth they're actually getting too much. It tends to trigger a variety of symptoms, including lightheadedness, chest pains, and shortness of breath, that often trigger further anxiety and further hyperventilation Because your body is receiving more air than it needs, the healthy gas ratios are thrown off, and your body ends up needing to expel a great deal of that gas. That is what causes you to feel like belching repeatedlyIt's also not uncommon for belching to be an unusual stress relief tool, almost like a tic. Often this occurs in those with hyperventilation as well, but some people create this need to let out small burps as a way of coping with their stress. That is my main feeling like its a facial tick I need to perform with my forced burping.   I have been given the following to do to ease this as correct the issue:

Learn New Breathing HabitsYour first step is going to be to learn new breathing habits. You can start by taking about 20 to 30 minutes every day taking slower breaths. Breathe in through your nose for several seconds, hold for a few seconds, and breathe out through pursed lips for several seconds. During an anxiety attack, this exercise is known as deep breathing and may have calming qualities.

Eat Healthier Foods Healthy foods are not necessarily related to hyperventilation, but the healthier you eat the easier it will be for your body to digest foods in the event that poor digestion is aiding your belching and burping habits.

Drink WaterI nterestingly, the simple act of drinking water can have its own calming properties, so people are advised to drink water in small gulps when they're suffering from anxiety. It seems as though this may also have an effect on your belching, although the reason for these benefits is unclear.

I hope your burping went away.  You explained that you did not thing you where feeling anxious.  The lives we live now days are so hectic, rushed full of stress but are all considered the normal life right now but are anything but.  It could be that your body and breathing are trying to tell you something but you have just become accustomed to the feeling.  I really freaked out when I found out the the burping was me doing it, not all the other things I got tested for like you.  If you still have the burping, please see a breathing therapist or phycologist.  You need to relearn proper breathing as you have now become accustomed to the forced burp to relieve that bubble feeling of air in your throat, I know I have.  After you have done it for such a long time it feels almost unnatural to stop which is strange in itself.  The certainty I have seen in this being the same condition is that you don't burp in your sleep but starts again soon after being up in the morning.  I have read up on this condition and it is usually started after ongoing stress, an illness or even after stress testing which is stressful in itself.  You had mentioned that you used to work out, pushing yourself and your body could have possibly lead to your body beginning to take in to my air also and created the burping tic like movement in itself.  I lay down on the bed and breath in through my nose deeply and slowly and exhale through my mouth.  I focus on trying to lengthen the time in between of burps.  You could do that exercise with a small stop watch to relearn breathing,  I know this was winded LOL but I hope it helps someone else that develops the same debilitating burping.  It robs you of your quality of life if you don't recognize what is going on.  GOD BLESS

Did you find the urge to burp while eating food and did you avoid food or to drink water, please let me know.

Are you still suffering?

I have your same symptoms. I really don't think anxiety is the cause at all. If you have gastritis, that alone or combined with ppi medication will cause burping. Gastritis releases gas, pressure. This causes gas build up and in return causes burping.

Doctor said its depression..

thanks alot denise.

Hello my name is Cassidey . I am 18 years old . ive been feeling like this lately . It bugs me alot . I always have to burp air out . They are sometimes stressful to get out . Sometimes ill feel the air stuck in my chest or my the lining of my throat . i feel like im not breathing right . Before the burping started i had experienced vomiting after my meals sometimes . I always felt like my food never went down to my stomach . i would be so hungry and i would eat a good meal , but after the meal i never felt full. i would then feel my food being brought up to my throat causing me to Vomit sometimes i felt as if the food was stuck in my throat sometimes and it would hurt to throw it up. months have passed and i havent felt like that in awhile . recenlty i had the same problem again . it happened twice . im a little scared to eat at the Moment i dont want to have to throw anything up again . Is This something severe?

Cassidey,

Anxiety can cause the symptoms you describe also, GERD which is a reflux problem.

Thank you,you have described what I'm going through to a T.

I shall start new breathing habits immediately.

hi cassidy , my name is rosie and i am 19, for so long i have noticed this weird sensation that happens to me every single day. i just woke up to it suddenly awaking me at 2am and its the feeling of like an air bubble coming up my throat in which i feel like i need to swallow it otherwise it will come up my mouth, the air bubble is weird and almost feels like liquid making me think its acid reflux but then i have no symptoms of heartburn / bitter taste or anything like that. i do suffer from severe anxiety which i believe is caused by my phobia of vomit, this weird feeling i have often causes my heart to race and makes me need to sit up often making me need to burp then i feel fine until it happens again. i feel like i understand in a way what you sre feeling, maybe you could try eating smaller, frequent meals. im no expert but i am a student nurse so this may help. im hoping my comment can allow someone to reply to me to help me out with what i am feeling!

Hi Denise! Thanks fir the lengthy explanation! I've suspected this is the case for me, but have been having trouble finding any information or resources. By chance do you have any referalls for breath therapists / psychologists you'd recommend? Or perhaps any links or even just suggestions of key words i can search for? Any help would be so greatly appreciated! It's been a long time that I've struggled with this unfortunately.

Hello Denise,

I find your response to be eye opening , l also suffer from acid reflux with constant belching, it has been going on now for over a year and I've tried everything ! I have just recently started the breathing exercise you have mentioned , there are many nights I am up all night with the belching . It is exhausting , my GI Dr. just says I am swallowing air and keep taking my meds. I am wondering if I should seek help from Speech Therapist or respiratory therapist .

Did you see a therapist and if so which one? Thank you , your response gives me hope .

Brenda