Top 9 Homeopathic Medicines For Burping And Water Brash

Burping, also called belching, refers to the release of gas from the upper gastric tract via the mouth. Water brash refers to mixing of the stomach acid with excessive saliva causing sour, bad or unpleasant taste in the mouth. This is often attended with heartburn (burning sensation in the middle of the chest behind the sternum called breastbone). Those having water brash have excessive salivation and when saliva mixes with stomach acid, it can cause heartburn and water brash. Burping can occur together with water brash in some cases. The main reason behind it is GERD i.e. gastroesophageal reflux disease. GERD refers to a condition characterized by backflow of the stomach acid into the food pipe. This happens from malfunctioning of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). Some of the predisposing factors for GERD are obesity, doing workout/exercise soon after eating, smoking, pregnancy and a medical condition called hiatus hernia (the bulging of the upper part of stomach occurs from the hiatus opening in the diaphragm). Eating certain foods like fatty food, spicy food, fried food, and chocolates, consuming alcohol and smoking tend to worsen GERD symptoms. Other symptoms that can attend burping and water brash include heartburn, throat burning, sour taste in the mouth, lump sensation in the throat, nausea, loss of appetite, stomach pain and bloating. GERD is the main cause behind burping and water brash occurring together though burping can also occur alone from many other causes besides GERD. Such reasons include swallowing excessive air while eating or drinking, gastritis (stomach inflammation), peptic ulcers (ulcers in the stomach and duodenum which is the first part of small intestine), H. pylori infection (it is a stomach infection caused by bacteria helicobacter pylori and is a common cause behind stomach ulcers), celiac disease (an autoimmune disorder in which eating gluten causes damage to the small intestine lining), etc.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathy can be of great help in managing burping and water brash. Homeopathic medicines are natural remedies that help in these cases by treating the root cause behind it i.e. GERD. Once the root cause is treated, burping and water brash gradually get better. Along with this, the other attending symptoms like heartburn, throat burning, sour taste in the mouth, lump sensation in the throat are also well managed with these medicines. The most suitable homeopathic medicine is selected after case evaluation in every individual case. So it is advised to get your case evaluated by a homeopathic physician for the right prescription suited as per every individual case. In no case, self-medication should be done.

Homeopathic Medicines For Burping And Water Brash

1. Lycopodium – Top Recommended Medicine

Lycopodium is a leading homeopathic medicine for managing burping and water brash. In cases needing it, the burps are usually sour to taste. Though in the morning, bitter burps may be present, excessive water accumulates in the mouth after eating meals. There may be heartburn accompanied by nausea and vomiting sometimes. There is excessive accumulation of gas in the abdomen along with the above complaints. This causes bloating in the abdomen which happens soon after eating, where this medicine is required.

2. Carbo Veg – For Constant Burps And Water Brash

Carbo veg is another prominent medicine in the list to manage burping and water brash. Persons needing this medicine experience excessive burping which is almost constant. The burps may be sour or bitter. The burps smell offensive. Along with these complaints, water brash is present. Besides, they also complain of nausea and abdominal fullness. At times vomiting occurs after eating. Heartburn is another attending complaint along with the above symptoms. Excessive gas especially in the upper abdomen is there most of the time. Abdomen feels distended. It gets worse from lying down. Burning may be felt in the stomach. In cases needing this medicine, even the simplest of food eaten causes indigestion.

3. Nux vomica – For Bitter, Sour Burping With Water Brash

Nux vomica is the next well-indicated medicine for burping and water brash. There is bitter, sour burping where this medicine is required. The acid and food flow back into the food pipe after eating. Water fills the mouth after eating.  There is water brash along with heartburn. It gets worse before breakfast. Soon after eating, nausea is felt with accumulation of excessive saliva in the mouth. The vomit may contain food, drink, slimy substance or sour mucus. Additionally, pressure, pain and sensation of weight are felt in the stomach after eating. Nux Vomica is, in general, a highly effective medicine for managing various gastric issues arising after consuming spicy food, alcohol and coffee.

4. Natrum Phos – For Sour Burps, Water Brash And Sour Vomiting

Natrum Phos is a very important medicine for managing burping, water brash, acidity and heartburn. In cases requiring this medicine, the burps are sour. Burps occur after eating food. There may be vomiting of sour fluid which is as sour as vinegar. There is gas in the abdomen with back flow of the sour acidic fluid.

5. Robinia – For Sour Burps, Vomiting, Heartburn Worse At Night

Robinia is another homeopathic medicine very similar in action to Natrum Phos. This medicine is indicated when there are sour burps, and water brash with prominent heartburn. There is backflow of acid, a bitter substance in the throat. Heartburn and acidity symptoms get worse at night while lying down. The vomit may contain intense sour fluid. Heaviness and pain may be present in the stomach. The stomach feels distended. There may be stomach pain from trapped gas.

6. Pulsatilla – For Loud Burping Along With Water Brash

This medicine is indicated for cases of loud burps and water brash. The burps smell and taste like food that has been eaten. The burps are accompanied by nausea. There is rumbling and pain in the abdomen followed by acid rising in the throat. One feels heartburn. In some cases, vomiting happens many hours after eating. Another prominent symptom is a sensation as if food is lodged above the stomach pit. Pressure is felt in the stomach mainly after eating fatty food.

7. Bryonia – For Burping, Water Brash After Eating

Bryonia is highly recommended when burping and water brash occur after eating. Water brash is profuse. The burps may be bitter or sour or taste like the food that has been eaten. Vomiting may also occur after eating. Stomach pain may occur with constant burping.

8. Arsenic Album – For Burping, Water Brash That Cause Throat Irritation

This medicine is of great use when there is burping and water brash of an acidic bitter substance that irritates the throat. Heartburn is well marked, one may also feel stomach burning. There may be nausea and vomiting. This may occur after eating or drinking.

9. Phosphorus – For Burping And Water Brash With Intense Heartburn

This medicine is indicated when burping and water brash are accompanied by intense heartburn. The burps may be of gas, empty or taste like that of food. The burps are sour. Burps can occur even many hours after eating. There may be stomach pain. It gets better from drinking cold drinks. Stomach burning can also be a complaint after eating.