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Why do people burp?


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People Extra gas is forced out of the stomach, up through the esophagus, and out of the mouth as a burp.

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People burp in order to release excess gas from the stomach. Thanks for doing the ChaCha.

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When we swallow, air also comes in and eventually needs to exit the stomach, which it does through burps.

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A burp is the release of gas from the digestive tract through the mouth. ChaCha away!

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A burp - sometimes called a belch - is nothing but gas. When you eat or drink, you don't just swallow food or liquid. You... MORE?

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When you eat or drink, you don't just swallow food or liquid you also swallow air. Extra gas is released by burping. ChaCha on!

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