Aerophagia

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Synonyms and keywords: aerophagy

Overview

Aerophagia is a condition that occurs when a person swallows too much air, which goes to the stomach.

Pathophysiology

Aerophagia can occur without any act of swallowing. A Ukrainian study[2] showed that in people with cervical disease, inhaling also caused air to go down into the esophagus and stomach. The study recommends cervical spine therapy as a method of treatment. Aerophagia is not uncommon in psychiatric disorders. In one case [3], aerophagia was successfully treated with thorazine, a typical antipsychotic sometimes used to treat hiccups.

Causes

• Anxiety
• Carbonated drinks
• Cervical spine disease
• Psychiatric conditions

Diagnosis

Symptoms

It causes gas bloating of the abdomen and frequent belching. It may cause pain, too, which sometimes is difficult to diagnose.

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