Published on: 5/21/2025
Are There Any Health Concerns Associated with Burping Too Much?
Burping too much can be due to swallowing air, which might be linked to stress or anxiety, and in rare cases, it can be a form of self-harm.
Explanation
Burping a lot, also known as excessive belching, can occur if you swallow too much air. This is called aerophagia. People might swallow more air when they are anxious or stressed. Sometimes, burping too much can be a sign of a digestive problem, but it's often not serious.
Causes of Excessive Burping
- Swallowing Air (Aerophagia): People swallow air when they eat or drink too fast, chew gum, or smoke.
- Stress or Anxiety: Feeling stressed or anxious can cause some people to swallow more air.
- Digestive Issues: Sometimes, burping too much is linked to digestive problems like acid reflux.
- Self-Injury: In rare cases, swallowing air on purpose is a form of self-harm. If you or someone you know is doing this, it's important to seek help from a mental health professional. Visit 988lifeline.org for support.
If you are worried about burping too much, it may help to talk to a doctor. They can help figure out what's causing it and how to make it better.
(References)
- Bredenoord AJ. (2013). Management of belching, hiccups, and aerophagia. Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association, 22982101.
- Kessing BF, Bredenoord AJ, & Smout AJ. (2014). The pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of excessive .... The American journal of gastroenterology, 25001253.
- Holburn CS. (1986). Aerophagia: an uncommon form of self-injury. American journal of mental deficiency, 3766621.
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