Burping or belching, a natural bodily function, releases the audible escape of the buildup of air from our stomach through our mouth. This excessive burping can be an alarming sign of underlying ...

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Don't dismiss chest discomfort, bloating, or burping as mere indigestion. Cardiologists warn these can be silent heart attack signs, often lacking classic chest pain. Subtle symptoms like nausea, ...

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For the most part, people consider burping as harmless, which is probably why you don’t think much of the occasional belch or two. You can usually attribute it to something you drank, like a soda, or ...

That seemingly harmless burp after lunch might be trying to tell you something important. While everyone experiences an occasional belch after a fizzy drink or big meal, doctors warn that frequent ...

Medically reviewed by Alicen Nelson MD, MPH Relieving excessive burping involves moving around, changing positions, or ...

Flatulence is the expulsion of gases from the digestive system through the anus. Eructation or burping/belching is expulsion through the mouth, or sometimes nose. The gas can be a mixture of nitrogen, ...

Burping is often considered a "faux pas," as it can be embarrassing and off-putting, especially in social situations. But for some, the inability to belch can be an issue that can cause discomfort.