Do I Have Aerophagia?

Do you take in a lot of air?

Do you experience belching?

Do you experience abdominal pain?

Do you experience distension?

Do you experience audible air gulping?

Do you experience flatulence?

Do you experience bloating?

Based on your answers, it is unlikely that you have aerophagia. Aerophagia is defined as excessive and repetitive air swallowing. It’s normal that when we talk, eat, or laugh we ingest some air. However, people with aerophagia swallow so much air, that it produces uncomfortable symptoms such as bloating, belching, and abdominal distension. The condition can be chronic or short term and can be caused by physical or psychological factors.

Based on your answers, you are displaying some signs related to aerophagia. Aerophagia is described as excessive and repetitive air swallowing. The way we breathe, eat, and drink is associated with the formation of aerophagia. Examples of acts that lead to excessive air swallowing are eating quickly, talking while eating, drinking through a straw, mouth breathing, and drinking carbonated beverages. If you are experiencing the bothersome symptoms of aerophagia, there are some treatments to help you get rid of the condition. Talk to your doctor about what options might work well for you

Unfortunately, you are displaying symptoms typically seen among individuals who have aerophagia. Aerophagia is described as excessive and repetitive air swallowing. The condition shares some of the same symptoms with digestive disorders such as gastroesophageal reflux disease and bowel blockages. It may be important to visit your doctor to first test for these conditions. If no physical cause can be found, your doctor may conclude that you have aerophagia. Speech therapy may be beneficial to improve breathing while talking, and behavior modification therapy may be helpful as well.