Diseases

Belching

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A normal process of releasing through the mouth air that accumulates in the stomach, thereby relieving distention. Upper abdominal discomfort associated with excessive swallowed air may extend into the lower chest, producing symptoms that suggest heart or lung disease.

SYMPTOMS

Irritable bowel syndrome
Acid reflux disease (gerd)
Gastric and duodenal ulcers
Gallstones
Hiatal hernia
Acute pancreatitis
Some bacterial infections
Internal parasites (such as giardiasis)

CAUSES

Irritable bowel syndrome, acid reflux disease (gerd), gastric and duodenal ulcers, gallstones, hiatal hernia, acute pancreatitis, some bacterial infections, internal parasites (such as giardiasis).