burping

Also known as ructus, belching, eructation

Belching (also called burping and eructation) is the audible release of gas from the upper gastrointestinal tract (esophagus and stomach) of humans, and other animals into the pharynx, and usually out through the mouth.

AI overview

A burp is the release of gas from your stomach and esophagus that comes up through your mouth, usually making a sound. This is a normal bodily function that happens when gas builds up in your digestive system.

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Key facts

Medical condition (new).name: Belch
Medical condition (new).image: Burp.wav
Medical condition (new).synonyms: Belching, ructus, eruptus, eructation
Medical condition (new).field: Gastroenterology

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Research

791 papers

Chronic Burping and Belching.ReviewCurrent treatment options in gastroenterology · 2020Zad M, Bredenoord AJDOI: 10.1007/s11938-020-00276-0
[Belching].ReviewThe Korean journal of gastroenterology = Taehan Sohwagi Hakhoe chi · 2017Cho YKDOI: 10.4166/kjg.2017.70.6.273
AGA Clinical Practice Update on Evaluation and Management of Belching, Abdominal Bloating, and Distention: Expert Review.ReviewGastroenterology · 2023Moshiree B, Drossman D, Shaukat ADOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2023.04.039
Flatulence.ReviewAnnual review of medicine · 1980Levitt MD, Bond JHDOI: 10.1146/annurev.me.31.020180.001015
Gastroduodenal Disorders.ReviewGastroenterology · 2026Törnblom H, Carbone F, Hasler WL et al.DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2026.01.038
ESNM/ANMS consensus paper: Diagnosis and management of refractory gastro-esophageal reflux disease.ReviewNeurogastroenterology and motility · 2021Zerbib F, Bredenoord AJ, Fass R et al.DOI: 10.1111/nmo.14075
Supragastric belching.ReviewCurrent opinion in gastroenterology · 2016Ooi JL, Vardar R, Sifrim DDOI: 10.1097/MOG.0000000000000276
[Meteorism].ReviewFortschritte der Medizin · 1991Ruppin H

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Commons category: Burping
exact match: purl.obolibrary.org/obo/SYMP_0000290

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Contents

Causes
Complications
Clinical significance
Belching disorders
Inability to belch syndrome
Society and culture
Acceptance
Infants
World record
Burped speech
Sexual fetish
Other animals
Ruminants
Birds
See also
References
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In humans, belching can be caused by normal eating processes, or as a side effect of other medical conditions. When belching is excessive, it may be classed as a belching disorder, one of the gastroduodenal disorders. Belching is a frequent symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) but this is distinct from a belching disorder.