Belching or gas one hour after a meal is a strong indication of digestive dysfunction with either hypochlorhydria or pancreatic insufficiency. The delayed nature of the belching or gas may point to a pancreatic insufficiency over hypochlorhydria. Lack of pancreatic secretions in the small intestine can lead to purification of proteins or fermentation of carbohydrates, giving off gas as by-product. You may also complain of bloating in the mid to lower abdomen.
Clinical experience has shown that these two conditions ar often linked and share a common etiology:
- Sympathetic dominance
- Antacid drug use
- Excess sugar and refined foods
- Chronic overeating
- Constant snaking between meals
- Excess carbohydrate, and alcohol consumption
- Nutrient defieciencies, especially zinc and thiamin
- H-Pylori infection
Reference: Weatherby, D. (2004).
Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective. Jacksonville, OR: Bear Mountain Publishing
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