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  • Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Dyspeptic symptoms can be multifactorial.
  • Frequent belching, particularly supragastric belching, is often underdiagnosed.
  • End-stage renal failure patients may present with atypical gastrointestinal complaints.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a case of excessive supragastric belching in a patient with end-stage renal failure.
  • To highlight the diagnostic approach and successful management of this condition.

Main Methods:

  • A detailed patient history was obtained, focusing on belching characteristics and associated symptoms.
  • Physical examination and exclusion of other gastrointestinal disorders were performed.
  • Diagnostic workup for further investigations was deemed unnecessary based on clinical presentation.

Main Results:

  • The patient presented with a 10-year history of frequent belching, exacerbated by meals and stress.
  • Nocturnal belching, reflux, dysphagia, or weight loss were absent.
  • Diagnosis of excessive supragastric belching was established.

Conclusions:

  • Excessive supragastric belching can occur in patients with end-stage renal failure presenting with dyspeptic symptoms.
  • A thorough history and clinical assessment are often sufficient for diagnosis.
  • Simple reassurance and explanation can effectively manage supragastric belching, avoiding unnecessary investigations.