Excessive Flatulence | Symptoms of R-CPD (the inability to burp)

The purpose of this video is to introduce those with excessive flatulence (gassiness) to a potential explanation they may not have encountered before: retrograde cricopharyngeus dysfunction (R-CPD). Persons with R-CPD typically say that in addition to flatulence, they can’t burp, experience socially-awkward gurgling noises, and experience abdominal bloating. Treatment of R-CPD can dramatically reduce flatulence in this group of persons.

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[amywheatley]

Dr. Bastian you’re a hero to the no burp community. I’ve suffered with R-CPD since I can remember. I searched far and wide for answers and always fell short. Or got the IBS diagnosis. I have not had the procedure yet, but I now have hope. A better quality of life is possible. I spent years thinking I was just disgusting for all these symptoms. My brother also has R-CPD. We also both have Emetophobia and I have Pseudodysphagia. I often excessively swallow or feel it is impossible to swallow. I have left dinner tables in panic. I am curious as if you know any researchers pursuing a link between childhood trauma and R-CPD? I noticed a flair up of Pseudodysphagia when I am experiencing an anxiety attack. I have been in touch with your office regarding treatment. I hope to shake your hand one day.

[bettyausten]

I always get flatulence but my main issue is the fact that I can feel the air moving inside me popping in my intestines and just makes me uncomfortable...

[HS-]

Hi, I'm from Brazil and I've been suffering from this problem for years, and it's a relief to know that you are investigating and seeking treatments for this problem. i hope some day the doctors here take this more seriosly in the future.thank you and congratulations for the great work.

[EyeMemoryLane]

Dr Bastian is A HERO for changing peoples lives who deal with this!!! I want to get the botox treatment in the Netherlands. Thanks to YOU dr Bastian!

[Katiepetersen]

I’m in middle school and I am getting more final tests soon, we think that I have R-CPD but we just have to make sure with these final tests. This has made my personality completely change since I was younger, I used to be super outgoing but now I’m so anxious during school around my peers that I hardly even talk all day except when I’m around my friends. Honestly don’t take burping for granted, which I know sounds stupid, but I blame R-CPD for most of my social anxiety. That is if I DO have R-CPD. I have all of the main 4 symptoms, and it’s especially hard in middle school around all of my peers. Thank you so much for making these videos, otherwise I would have no idea why I feel so bad every day and would have no hope that I would be able to be fixed.

[Jimd]

I’m suffering with this since 2020, apparently it’s a symptom my IBS. Extremely challenging and I’m 29 yet it’s affecting my social relationships and confidence. Such an important area to provide videos, thanks.

[VanquishMediaDE]

Thank you sir for your contributions to medicine!
I felt so embarrassed but I think I will talk to my doctor about this. I have been suffering with this terrible ailment for over 15 years.

[Ethri.properties]

This doctor is the only when who answers my question.

[bert_clemens]

I'm looking at this guy the way kids look at superman, get this man a cape!

[ChadBeaton]

I have the complete opposite. Been crying. I can't stop belching, I belch non stop. I have GERD symptoms, nausea, vomiting, regurgitation etc.. and been to gastroenterologists and done all tests, G-scopes, manometery, endoscopy, Swallow, CT scans etc... No one knows what's wrong with me, I'm so desperate I recently had a surgeon remove my Gallbladder and still have the symptoms. My life is miserable.

[effiemero]

Honestly I've always lived my entire life with this problem

[vanjacalantropo]

I’ve developed this post Covid. After I eat I’m having difficulty burping. This makes my shortness of breath much more difficult. I have attributed this to gastroparesis.. Thank you.

[karlakush]

Farting has ruined my life i cannot burp so i fart all the time i cannot socialize because of this i have to isolate myself glad it has been diagnosed thanks doctor you are hero

[tyesarhodes]

I don't have all of these symptoms but I do have an inability to burp. I fart all day loonnnggg though. It's embarrassing 😳 but I have no way of releasing the pressure. Sometimes it's just air. Other times it's a horrific odor. Even with eating semi healthy, drinking water and taking high quality supplements, no relief. What to do?

[dualscreengrant]

Extreme flatulence affects your socializing because you'll be the life of every farty – I mean, party. Just ask someone to pull your finger, and they will be completely blown away. If you think I'm tooting my own horn and are saying, "This guy is full of hot air, " then I don't really give a rip. There's no reason to create a big stink over something that will eventually blow over.

[J-Bird_edits]

It's really hard to breathe and swallow 😭 and it's really scary because i can't burp and my whole inside is just like filling up with air

[dkatzism]

I think I could have R-CPD but don't have all of the symptoms. I definitely cannot burp and experience pressure and hypersalivation, though not as much distension or grumbling as some others have described. Where I differ is in this topic right here - I have extreme flatulence. Cartoonish, even. Flatulence that could end a marriage. Intermittent constipation, too. I wish I were joking because of how ridiculous it sounds, but I'm not. This is especially a problem at night and overnight. I've even been able to record sounds using an app intended to diagnose snoring. It's horrible. I have to excuse myself to deflate (southbound) or have my sleep disrupted because of it. I recently went for my first appointment to an ENT practice here in New York City, and they referred me immediately to a GI specialist to ensure there is nothing wrong with the anatomy in the digestive system. What should I say to the GI specialist to advise that I don't believe this is a GI problem but rather a cricopharyngeal one? It's been a struggle to get folks to know what I'm talking about!

[carocaro]

Hi Doctor,
I have been suffering from ur exact explanation immediately after nissen gastric fundoplication surgery 10 years ago. The surgery relieved the GERDS but came with a list of CONs i have been in a out of the ER for years an no one could tell me why the abdominal pain an flatulence other than thats what was expected after fundoplication surgery. I cant believe i found this awnser i will consult my PCP an arm my self with Info. I cant wait to resolve this pain its been so so many years of embarrassment an pain.

[hubbabubba]

Hi Dr Bastian, thank you for your work on this area. I've had this condition for as long as I can remember. I got the excessive gurgling and painful hiccups all the time as a teenager. Now I only notice it when I'm sick and take standard cold and flu medicine. Do you know why that would be? I also now thankfully only get the hypersalivation symptom if I drink certain types of alcohol and I can pretty much fix this with a trip to the bathroom and "air vomiting" as I recently learned it's called. I always thought I was alone with this strange quirk. Do you know if it can naturally decline in strength as a person ages, like I have noticed, or might that be because I've naturally learnt which food and drink to avoid?

[desertoasis]

My excessive flatulence was diagnosed as Crohns disease. The medication for Crohns disease is very expensive and I can't afford it. Zeposia?