Aerophagia : Overview, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

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AEROPHAGIA

• OVERVIEW, SYMPTOMS CAUSES

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What Is Aerophagia?

• Aerophagia is the medical term for excessive and
  repetitive air swallowing. We all ingest some air
  when we talk, eat, or laugh. People with
  aerophagia gulp so much air, it produces
  uncomfortable gastrointestinal symptoms. These
  symptoms include abdominal distension, bloating,
  belching, and flatulence.
• Aerophagia can be chronic (long term) or acute
  (short term) and can be related to physical as
  well as psychological factors.

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Aerophagia
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Causes of Aerophagia

• Not eating correctly
• Not closing mouth while eating
• Using straw to drink beverages
• Cigarette smoking
• Frequently chewing gum
• Breathing through mouth which can also happen as
  a marker of mental issue
• Not taking proper rest between exercises
• Carbonated drinks
• Dental problems

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 Treatment of Aerophagia 

• The clinical treatment of aerophagia only
  includes taking medications to reduce the
  symptoms such as bloating stomach, bleaching and
  abdominal pain. However, your doctor may advise
  you certain measures you can take to reduce this
  condition
• Talking to a therapist for your anxiety
• Learning to breath while talking from a speech
  therapist
• Wim Hof breathing techniques can help this
  disorder significantly

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Management of Aerophagia 

• Eating correctly which will include chewing food
  properly
• Learn to not let you mouth be open while eating
• Quit smoking
• Be conscious of your condition

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