Sulfur burps are burps that have a rotten egg smell.
They occur when you have too much hydrogen sulfide gas in your digestive tract.
Infrequent sulfur burps are typically harmless.
Illustration by JR Bee for Verywell Health
They may be the result of something you ate and can usually be cured with home remedies.
This gas is expelled by burping or asflatulence(farts).
Sulfur burps happen when the digestive tract creates a gas called hydrogen sulfide.
This gas is not always present in the gas people expel.
Food also moves through peoples digestive tracts at different rates.
Most people see themselves as excessively gassy, but this isnt usually true.
Other possible sources of excessive gas and bloating include artificial sweeteners and carbonated beverages.
Certain medications and supplements can disrupt this balance and cause sulfur burps.
In fact, they can cause gas and burping, which may contribute to your sulfur burps.
Certain illnesses, includinginflammatory bowel disease (IBD), are linked to imbalances involving intestinal hydrogen sulfide.
Still, they can be embarrassing or bothersome.
Here are some ideas to try when youre seeking relief.
They can result from eating certain foods or taking some medications.
Home remedies like walking, drinking tea, and taking baking soda can help.
it’s possible for you to also try OTC remedies like antacids, Pepto-Bismol, or probiotic supplements.
Your sulfur burps could be because of an underlying illness.
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