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Gas issues

Posted by boces @boces, Jul 5, 2016

has anyone had this problem- any time i eat i pass gas that has a horrible odor- it is effecting me emotionally and socially
nothing seems to help
any advice

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baguette | @baguette | Jan 12, 2025
In reply to @rachie88 "I occasionally have gas during the day and it’s alleviated with belching. Gross, I know. But..." + (show)
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I occasionally have gas during the day and it’s alleviated with belching. Gross, I know. But I’ve been waking up anxious with gas pain that is only alleviated by belching and these episodes can happen from 15 to two hours. Right when I want to lay down and go to sleep my stomach wakes me up with pressure and the need to belch and my mind is anxious (guesing gas pressure is hitting a nerve causing anxiety) Any help greatly appreciated, boy do I miss sleep!

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Possible causes of belching: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/belching
https://vagusnerve.com/the-role-of-the-vagus-nerve-in-burping/
Within the digestive system, the vagus nerve plays a crucial role in coordinating various processes, including burping. As food travels through the esophagus into the stomach, the vagus nerve senses the presence of gas and triggers the relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), the muscle that separates the esophagus from the stomach. This relaxation allows the gas to escape in the form of a burp. Thus, the vagus nerve acts as a mediator between the stomach and the brain, facilitating the release of built-up gas.

Explore if you have something like SIBO, GERD, LPR, h. pylori. Also people with GERD sleep on an incline of 45 degrees. You could try that and see if it helps. Personally I sleep sitting up. Good luck!

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jenlang99 | @jenlang99 | May 17, 2025
In reply to @nayeemamin "Hi There I have been facing this issue for over 2 years now Did Upper GI..." + (show)
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Hi There
I have been facing this issue for over 2 years now
Did Upper GI , endoscopy, colonoacopy, CT with Barrium
Tried every medication you can think of
However I would say Motegrity may help
So, I'm in a wheelchair and every Doctor told me the same thing. It's a Posture issue.
Some food cause irritation in which case gas radiates to the back, abdomen, left breast, and then xyphoid process. Sometimes it feels like I will have a heart attack.
This is what helped me a lot. When you eat or while you wrap this tightly on your chest not waist. Cover both nipples and arm pits and make sure its snug .
For the long term get a posture corrector. It really helps if you use it everyday as per instructions .
Also, warm water packs help
Did you have your Gall Bladder removed?
Did you fall or injure your upper body in last 5 years?

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I realize this is an old thread, but I noticed you asked if the original posters gallbladder was removed. I had mine removed 5 months ago. I’m having pain in my armpit and under arm behind the ribs along with other similar gallbladder pains I used to have. I worry it could be serious. Is this a post gallbladder removal issue? I can’t get into the GI doctor for 2 months.

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Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | May 19, 2025
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I realize this is an old thread, but I noticed you asked if the original posters gallbladder was removed. I had mine removed 5 months ago. I’m having pain in my armpit and under arm behind the ribs along with other similar gallbladder pains I used to have. I worry it could be serious. Is this a post gallbladder removal issue? I can’t get into the GI doctor for 2 months.

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Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect @jenlang99. So sorry to hear about the pains you've been experiencing after your gallbladder surgery. I had gallbladder surgery about 15 years ago and recovered in maybe 2 weeks with no residual problems.

Since you can't get into the gastrointestinal doctor for awhile, could you portal message or call your primary care physician to ask about your symptoms?

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