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What does it mean when your burps smell like poop?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can cause bad breath, including breath that smells like poop. This is because your stomach acid flows backward into the esophagus. This acidic backwash can irritate your esophageal lining, causing extreme discomfort.
How do you get rid of rotten egg burps?
Sulfur burps are burps that smell like rotten eggs….Over-the-counter medications
- Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) is your best bet for reducing the sulfur smell of your burps.
- Simethicone (Gas-X, Mylanta) helps bind gas bubbles together so you have more productive burps when you want to.
Why do I have sulfur burps?
Sulfur burps are typically caused by one of the following: Something a person ate: Hydrogen sulfide gas is produced when bacteria in the oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract break down food. This can result in foul-smelling burps or flatulence. Foods that may cause sulfur burps include high-protein foods and beer.
How do you stop your burps from smelling like rotten eggs?
Over-the-counter medications
- Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) is your best bet for reducing the sulfur smell of your burps.
- Simethicone (Gas-X, Mylanta) helps bind gas bubbles together so you have more productive burps when you want to.
What causes burps that smell like rotten eggs?
Sulfur burps are burps that are followed by a foul rotten egg smell caused by hydrogen sulfide gas. A burp is a way for the digestive system to release excess gas. This gas is usually air that enters through the mouth or is a byproduct of bacteria breaking down food. Eating or drinking too quickly can cause gas to enter through the mouth.
Why do your burps have rotten eggs smell?
Foods.
Why do I have burps that smell like rotten eggs?
There is a multitude of different reasons why a person’s burps may smell like rotten eggs, with the following being just a few examples: H. Pylori infection: This is a bacterial infection that is commonly responsible for causing stomach ulcers, chronic gastritis, abdominal bloating with excess gas, and burping.
Why do my burps smell like hard boiled eggs?
When particular proteins are broken down in the digestive tract, this generates hydrogen sulfide gas which is expelled from your body in the form of sulfur “egg” burps. The shame you feel from burping is even greater when your burps smell bad.