Burping
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| Term | Burping |
| Short definition | burping (eer-ruk-TAY-avoid) The release of air or gas from the stomach or esophagus through the mouth. The burping is usually caused by a build-up of air in the esophagus or upper part of the stomach when too much air is swallowed. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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burping - (pronounced) (eer-ruk-TAY-avoid) The release of air or gas from the stomach or esophagus through the mouth. The burping is usually caused by a build-up of air in the esophagus or upper part of the stomach when too much air is swallowed. This can happen when you eat or drink too quickly, talk while eating, drink fizzy drinks, chew gum, smoke, or have an anxiety attack. Burping can also be a side effect of certain medicines or a symptom of some gastrointestinal disorders and digestive problems, such as: B. gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastritis and stomach ulcers or infections. Also called belching and belching
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