Published on: 5/21/2025
How Common Is Excessive Burping Among Adults?
Excessive burping is not very common among adults and can be caused by swallowing too much air or digestive issues.
Explanation
Excessive burping, or belching, happens when someone burps a lot more than usual. It is not very common among adults. There are two main reasons why this happens: swallowing too much air and problems with the digestive system.
Swallowing Air: Some people swallow a lot of air when they eat, drink, or even when they are nervous. This can lead to a lot of burping because the body needs to get rid of the extra air.
Digestive Issues: Sometimes, the stomach or intestines may have problems that cause more gas to be made, leading to more burping.
If someone is burping a lot and it bothers them, they should talk to a doctor to find out why. The doctor can help figure out if it is from swallowing air or a digestive issue and suggest ways to help.
(References)
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- Bredenoord AJ. (2010). Excessive belching and aerophagia: two different disorders. Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus, 20095992.
- Zad M, & Bredenoord AJ. (2020). Chronic Burping and Belching. Current treatment options in gastroenterology, 31974815.
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