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Why do you burp?


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Extra gas is forced out of the stomach, up through the esophagus, connecting the back of the throat to the stomach & out the mouth.

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When eating and drinking, people swallow air along with their food. This air is then released up through the esophagus by burping.

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A burp is nothing but gas. When you eat or drink, you don't just swallow food or liquid. You also swallow air at the same time.

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Swallowing air is one of the most common causes of burping. Thanks for using ChaCha.

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When you eat or drink, you don't just swallow food or liquids. You also swallow air at the same time, causing the need to burp.

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