Belching is the act of bringing up air from the stomach with a typical sound.
Alternative Names:
Burping; Eructation; Gas - belching
Considerations:
Depending on the cause, belching may change in duration and intensity.
Symptoms such as nausea, dyspepsia, and heartburn may be relieved by belching.
Common Causes:
Pressure caused by the unconscious swallowing of air
Consumption of gas-producing foods or drinks, such as carbonated beverages
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Review Date: 1/23/2006
Reviewed By: Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Frankford-Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Health System, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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