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Check nowIndigestion can be a leading cause of burping but there are other triggers, such as depression or ill- fitting dentures. In this page, our digestive expert Ali Cullen describes the additional causes of abnormal burping and how they can trigger excessive belching.
A burp (belch or eructation) is the release of wind from the stomach through the mouth. It is a normal body function which allows the body to get rid of excessive gas gathering in the stomach.
It is normal to burp and indeed, in some cultures, polite to do so in order to show appreciation for a delicious and hearty meal. However, there are certain health conditions that can give rise to abnormal burping.
This is perhaps the most common cause of excessive or abnormal burping.
The usual reason for this is an imbalance between the amount of food eaten and the amount of gastric juice and enzymes needed for its digestion. This leads to the formation of excess gas, a feeling of being bloated as it builds up, and the need to burp to release the gas.
If gas is not released through the mouth, it travels down the digestive tract and is released at the other end in the form of flatulence.
Excessive burping can also be caused by:
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