how botox treats retrograde cricopharyngeus dysfunction
A cybersecurity executive shares his experience with Retrograde Cricopharyngeus Dysfunction (RCPD), a rare condition that prevents the ability to burp. After years of misdiagnosis, he found relief through a Botox injection procedure that allowed his esophageal sphincter to function correctly.
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Daryl, who had been unable to burp since childhood, did not think this was a problem until he was in his mid-40s, when he started experiencing bloating, trapped wind, pain and constipation every day.
Listen Summarise Daryl could not burp for 52 years, causing severe bloating, pain, and discomfort, which led to frequent self-induced vomiting and digestive issues. He was diagnosed with retrograde cricopharyngeus dysfunction (RCPD), a rare condition where the oesophageal sphincter fails to relax to release gas. Treatment with botox injected into the oesophageal sphincter helped Daryl burp normally, greatly improving his quality of life and relieving his symptoms. AI generated
SINGAPORE – Daryl was 52 when he finally learnt how to burp in 2026 .
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