Retrograde Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction
(aka No Burp Syndrome)
noun
Clinical: Rare condition that makes it impossible to burp
Patho-physiology: The cricopharyngeus muscle, which is located at the top of the esophagus, doesn't relax properly
RCPD by the Numbers
Diagnosis
Mean age at diagnosis is 29
Throatox Success
90% of patients report relief after the first injection of botox
Research Studies
Since being defined in 2019, 17 research studies have been done on RCPD
Geography
RCPD has been reported on 4 different continents.
Defined
The disease was first defined as a distinct entity in 2019
3 Most Common Symptoms
Inability to burp (100%)
Abdominal bloating (83%)
Gurgling noises (75%)
Retrograde Cricopharyngeus Disease (RCPD) Likelihood Quiz
Answer the following questions to assess your likelihood of having Retrograde Cricopharyngeus Disease (RCPD). Please note that this quiz is for informational purposes only. Consult a healthcare professional for a proper diagnosis.