Q. What can I use to stop excessive belching? I do belch like 10 times in a minute.

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Excessive belching can be a sign of an underlying digestive problem. It's important to find out which underlying condition is causing your excessive belching before you can determine the best way to reduce or stop it altogether.

First and foremost, it's essential to consult with your doctor if you experience persistent excessive burping in order to receive a proper diagnosis and treatment plan. Your doctor may suggest one or more of the following treatments:

1) Antacids - Antacids help neutralize stomach acids and can help relieve symptoms associated with acid reflux, such as excessive burping. Some common over-the-counter antacid medications include calcium carbonate (Tums), aluminum hydroxide (Gaviscon), magnesium hydroxide(Maalox),and sodium bicarbonate(Alka Seltzer).

2) Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) - PPIs are helpful for relieving symptoms associated with GERD such as excessive burping or heartburn by reducing stomach acid levels. Examples include omeprazole (Prilosec) and lansoprazole (Prevacid).

3) Acid blockers – Acid blockers work in a similar way as antacids but are stronger than antacids and provide longer-term relief from frequent burping episodes due to GERD or acid indigestion problems. H2 receptor antagonists like cimetidine (Tagamet HB) fall into this category, as does ranitidine hydrochloride(Zantac 75).

4) Home remedies - You may also try home remedies for relieving belching related issues, including consuming raw ginger tea after meals; chewing mint leaves, basil leaves or fennel seeds; drinking warm water throughout the day; avoiding certain foods that cause bloating like carbonated drinks and fried foods; limiting alcohol consumption; eating several small meals rather than two large ones per day ; exercising regularly ; sleeping on an incline so that gravity helps keep stomach contents down where they belong ; taking probiotics daily, which are beneficial bacteria that aid digestion; or considering relaxation techniques such as yoga ,meditation , visualization ,or progressive muscle relaxation .

In conclusion , if you have been experiencing persistent episodes of excess belching then it is important that you visit your doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment plan tailored specifically for your needs . Additionally implementing lifestyle changes along with incorporating natural remedies into your routine could be effective in helping alleviate symptoms associated with frequent belching .