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Tired of Painful Gas Pressure? Belching Can Help Download Article Don't let bloating and gas pain ruin your day Co-authored by Luba Lee, FNP-BC, MS and Caroline Heiderscheit

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This article was co-authored by Luba Lee, FNP-BC, MS and by wikiHow staff writer, Caroline Heiderscheit. Luba Lee, FNP-BC is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and educator in Tennessee with over a decade of clinical experience. Luba has certifications in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Emergency Medicine, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Team Building, and Critical Care Nursing. She received her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Tennessee in 2006. There are 12 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 1,216,550 times.

Got gas? Do you feel bloated and need relief? Some people find burping to be an effective way to reduce gas discomfort, especially when it is centered in the stomach. Whether on command or triggered by other methods, burping can be a huge relief from pesky gas pain. And luckily, it's easier to do than you might think! We're walking you through all the best tips below. Let's get started.

Things You Should Know

• Enjoy carbonated drinks and suck on hard candies, because this causes you to swallow more (and as a result, burp more, too!).
• Exercise lightly to help jostle the gas pressure already present in your body, as this can sometimes bring on a burp.
• Talk to your doctor if you never (ever) burp, as this could be a sign of you have no-burp syndrome.

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Forcing Burps Through Eating, Drinking, & More

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1. 1 Drink a carbonated beverage. Soda, beer, sparkling water, champagne, or other carbonated beverages contain gases (that's what makes them so delicious and bubbly!). Drink them, and the gases will build up in your stomach. More than likely, the extra pressure will trigger a burp, which might help to relieve your abdominal discomfort. Try it!
   • For best effects, don’t just drink the beverage—chug it. Drinking quickly will make you swallow even more air, increasing the probability of a big belch. Drinking through a straw will help too.
2. 2 Drink water from the side of the glass that's farther from your mouth. To do this, hold a glass of water and lean over at the hips, as if you’re drinking from a water fountain. Place your mouth on the opposite side of the cup and slowly tilt the water into your mouth. Take small sips, swallow, and then stand up straight.
   • This way, you're swallowing more air, and you know what that means! Belching is likely to follow.[1]
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3. 3 Make chamomile tea (or, fennel, cumin and coriander seed tea). Chamomile has been shown to help with gastrointestinal issues, so it might be worth a shot if you’re gassy. Boil a cup of water and steep your chamomile tea in it for about 5 minutes. As you sip your tea, it may feel easier to belch.[2]
   • Drink a fennel, cumin, and coriander seed tea. Fennel, cumin, and coriander seeds all have been shown to help with indigestion.
   • Mix equal parts of fennel, cumin, and coriander seeds together so they’re thoroughly combined. Steep 1 teaspoon (2 g) of the seeds in a mug of hot water and slowly sip it to help relieve your gas.[3]
4. 4 Snack on some sugary candy or gum. The key to belching is to increase pressure and swallow more air. When people eat hard candies or gum, they tend to swallow more. And they're not just swallowing candy, but air, too. This can lead to extra burps, and less discomfort for you![4]
5. 5 Take antacids. Some types of antacids create excess gas, which will increase your urge to burp. Your doctor might prescribe you an over-the-counter variety, or you can go pick up a pack yourself.[5]
   • Antacids will also help to control acid reflux or “heartburn,” which is a common cause of abdominal discomfort and belching. Win-win!
6. 6 Receive a Botox injection if you suffer from no-burp syndrome. If you never burp (ever), make an appointment with your doctor. You might be dealing with no-burp syndrome, and if that's the issue, they'll help you schedule a Botox consultation. Your cricopharyngeus muscle might be working too hard, inhibiting the belching process no matter how hard you try. Receive a quick Botox shot, and the issue often resolves itself.[6]
   • For some people, no amount of pressure or discomfort seems to bring on the burp they're waiting for. This is a clear sign of no-burp syndrome. For people with this disorder, standard hacks won't do the trick.
   • Some people may experience more than just bloating and flatulence. They may even hear a noisy gurgling sound in the back of their throat.
7. 7 Trigger your gag reflex. Triggering your gag reflex should be a last resort, as it causes an unpleasant sensation and sometimes even vomiting. Though, if nothing else works, it does oftentimes trigger a burp, too.[7]
   • Most people have gag sensitivity. In order to trigger yours, touch the soft palate at the back of your mouth with a clean finger or toothbrush.
   • The aim here is to make you burp, not vomit. Be light on the touch and only engage the reflex enough to release the air in your stomach.
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Using Breathing Exercises to Burp

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1. 1 Inhale with a closed mouth until you feel air at the base of your throat. First, sit up straight so you're in a comfortable breathing position. Expand your throat and jaws and then suck air in your mouth. Suck the air backwards until you feel an air bubble at the base of your throat. Once you've done this, block the front of your mouth with your tongue.[8]
   • To do this, take your tongue and touch it to the top of your mouth.
   • Forcing air into your throat can take a little practice. You don't want to inhale so forcefully that you swallow the air, otherwise you will feel more bloated. Try to keep it in your throat.
   • Release the air slowly by lowering your tongue and parting your lips, letting it escape.
2. 2 If you aim to burp (but aren't worried about bloating) swallow air. If everything you've tried is unsuccessful and you just want to burp, not relieve pressure, try repeating the first steps. This time though, fully swallow the air into your throat. First, exhale as much air as you can to empty your lungs. Take a deep breath and hold it as long as you can. Exhale, inhale another deep breath, and try to swallow the air.[9]
   • This may not come naturally. One way trick that might work is to drink a glass of water while holding your breath. Pinch your nose, too, to ensure that you do not exhale any of the air.
3. 3 Burp the air out. Once you have swallowed enough air, you should feel more pressure building up in your abdomen and esophagus. Open your mouth and allow a resounding belch to escape.[10]
   • Tighten your abdominal muscles when you feel the burp rising. This should maximize both its force and volume.
   • Practice your burp on demand. Over time, the procedure will become easier and less uncomfortable.
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Relieving Chronic Bloating

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1. 1 Watch your diet. Gas is commonly produced by the digestion of food, and some foods are worse than others. Beans, onions, cabbage, and other cruciferous vegetables, and whole grains are all notorious for producing gas. Avoid these foods or eat them with digestive aids if you are having issues with chronic bloating.[11]
   • Cut foods that have simple sugars and carbohydrates as well.
   • Other foods that cause gas include fibrous fruits like apples, peaches, raisins, and apricots, vegetables like garlic, cucumbers, Brussel sprouts, and legumes. Foods that don’t tend to produce gas include meat, fish, eggs, poultry, and carbohydrates like rice.
   • Eat probiotic yogurt. Yogurts with active bacterial cultures can ease digestion and reduce the amount of gas you produce. Taking a digestive enzyme can work similar results.
   • Eat smaller bites or portion sizes, and avoid sucking on hard candies, drinking through straws, or chewing gum. These activities all lead you to swallow air and will increase bloating.
2. 2 Drink plenty of water. Water and other non-carbonated drinks can help to reduce gas and bloating, flushing out the system.[12] Many people find that warm water particularly relieves their symptoms.[13]
   • Drink slowly to avoid swallowing more air. Also, make sure that you're avoiding sodas and other carbonated drinks. Otherwise, you may end up more bloated.
   • Try some of these carminatives to see whether they work for you. For instance, teas made from peppermint, anise, and ginger – all carminatives – are thought to relieve bloating.
   • Foods that contain carminative herbs and spices allspice, clove, juniper, bergamot, sage, thyme, basil, cinnamon, and nutmeg may also relieve symptoms.
   • You can purchase carminatives at natural health stores or many grocery stores.
3. 3 Consider potential allergies and disorders that might be the culprit. Occasional gas and bloating is natural. However, if you find that your symptoms are persistent, there may be an underlying issue like stress, food intolerances, gastrointestinal disorders, or poorly fitting dentures.[14]
   • Take note of any correlation between your diet and gas. For example, lactose intolerance, the inability to digest milk products, can cause flatulence, bloating, and abdominal cramps.[15]
   • Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, or SIBO, could also cause excess gas or bloating. Try to eliminate whole grains, legumes, soft cheeses, and fiber-rich fruits.
   • Talk to a doctor if you are frequently uncomfortable and cannot determine the cause.
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I'm so gassy. What are some home remedies to get rid of gas fast? WikiGiraffeDriver217 I don’t know what I could have possibly eaten, but I’ve got the worst gas of my life. I also happen to have a wedding to go to tonight…where I’m the best man…who gives a speech. I’d love to not fart up a storm while I’m up on stage, so does anyone have any tips or tricks? I might have time to run to the store and pick up meds, but I might not. Any advice? Read More Julia Eze, NP-C Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner If you're trying to figure out the source, first think about what you ate. For example, a great deal of the population is lactose intolerant, but still consumes dairy and ice cream. It's a good idea to carry things like Rollaids, Tums, Pepto Bismol chews, and other over-the-counter medications. Simethicone can be helpful. You can also try taking digestive enzymes. You can try drinking soothing, warm teas, Mylanta, Milk of Magnesia, and other DIY at-home solutions. Read More WikiSkyDancer007 Ugh, I know exactly how you feel. I used to deal with terrible bouts of gas at least once a week. What worked for me was just letting it out. Go to the bathroom and try to make a bowel movement—even if you think you don’t need to. It might help a lot. You can also try lying in a prone position with your buttocks up in the air and just letting whatever happens, happen. If you feel like you can’t “get it out” and your stomach is still rumbling, I’d find a way to get to a pharmacy and pickup any simethicone-based treatment (stuff like Gas-X or Mylanta). Good luck with the speech! Read More See all 5 Replies and Read Discussion

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1. ↑ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/aerophagia
2. ↑ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4268644/
3. ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4268644/
4. ↑ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/aerophagia
5. ↑ https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=uh3195
6. ↑ https://www.columbiadoctors.org/news/what-happens-when-you-cannot-burp
7. ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK554502/
8. ↑ https://www.newhealthadvisor.org/How-to-Make-Yourself-Burp.html
9. ↑ https://www.newhealthadvisor.org/How-to-Make-Yourself-Burp.html

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10. ↑ https://www.newhealthadvisor.org/How-to-Make-Yourself-Burp.html
11. ↑ https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/bloating
12. ↑ https://medlineplus.gov/gas.html
13. ↑ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bloating/
14. ↑ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21688-food-intolerance
15. ↑ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/7317-lactose-intolerance

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Co-authored by: Luba Lee, FNP-BC, MS Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner This article was co-authored by Luba Lee, FNP-BC, MS and by wikiHow staff writer, Caroline Heiderscheit. Luba Lee, FNP-BC is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and educator in Tennessee with over a decade of clinical experience. Luba has certifications in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Emergency Medicine, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Team Building, and Critical Care Nursing. She received her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Tennessee in 2006. This article has been viewed 1,216,550 times. 35 votes - 39% Co-authors: 26 Updated: January 28, 2025 Views: 1,216,550 Categories: Digestive System Health

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To force a burp, try changing positions to help push the air out of you. For example, if you’re standing, sit down, or if you’re sitting, stand up. Make sure to keep your back straight to maximize your lung capacity. You can also inhale a deep breath, then swallow to get more air in your throat. Keep repeating this to force more air into your stomach until you burp. If that doesn't work, try quickly drinking a carbonated beverage, like soda, sparkling water, or beer, which will help you swallow lots of air. If you’re still struggling to burp, try touching the back of your throat to trigger your gag reflex. However, this should be a last resort, since it’s uncomfortable and you don’t want to risk vomiting. For more tips, including how to avoid foods that make you bloated if you're burping too often, read on! Did this summary help you?YesNo

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