Question:
I have
noise and pressure in my abdomen with belching or burping and left
sided pain as well
The stomach
makes a weird sound that goes up through the larynx.
I have
also changes in the appearance and consistency of my stool.
Jeanette
Answer:
Dear
Jeanette,
When
a person burps, his larynx, upper esophageal sphincter, and the diaphragm
all works in a respective pattern in order to regulate the rise and
fall of the air flow from the stomach to the esophagus in the chest.
The sound
of burping is caused by the vibration of the upper esophageal sphincter
as the gas passes through it.
Intestinal
gas or bloating is among the many symptoms that may manifest if you
have Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Conditions
closely associated with intestinal gas are:
-Belching,
known as burping
-Bloating
-Flatulence
-Intermittent Abdominal Distention and Bloating
You may
have IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) but this is only a diagnosis of
elimination.
The pain
may be linked to a change in the appearance or consistency of your
stool, a symptom of IBS.
While
the symptoms are quite real, psychological factors often play a role
in the development of IBS.
Acknowledging
psychological conditions may help you and your doctor successfully
manage your condition.
