People who are unable to burp due to a condition known as retrograde cricopharyngeus dysfunction (R-CPD) can suffer from anxiety and depression. R-CPD causes flatulence, gurgling noises from the chest ...

Although belching is a physiological process, various conditions may lead to or cause excessive belching or burping, usually conditions that involve the stomach, duodenum, gallbladder, and esophagus.

Umbilical hernias, appendicitis, gastroenteritis, and peptic ulcers might cause belly button pain. Belly button pain can be diagnosed with imaging scans, as well as blood, stool, and urine tests. Mild ...

Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Mild bloating is common, but ...