What Causes Burping?
Some of the common causes of belching involve : 1. Air swallowing (aerophagia) may occur while eating or drinking, prolonged breathing though the mouth especially due to blockage of the nasal passages or in anxiety where hyperventilation may occur. Other causes include regular gum chewing, incorrect fit of dentures and voluntary air swallowing for the purpose of creating noisy eructations. Air that is swallowed does not usually reach the stomach and is expelled from the esophagus through a belch. 2. Carbonated drinks, most commonly beer and soda may also cause belching and bloating. These drinks release their gas into the open air and when consumed, the gas quickly fills the stomach and esophageal cavity. Usually a voluntary or involuntary belch will shortly ensue. 3. Belching and bloating are common symptoms during pregnancy as the growing fetus pushes against the abdominal contents. Gas can be quickly expelled by sudden pressure caused by movement and indigestion bothers most pregnan
