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Belching (Burping)

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Belching (Burping)

ID 18

Burping is when the body expels gas from the digestive tract through the mouth. This process is often accompanied by a sound and/or an odour. Burping can be the result of swallowing atmospheric air (mainly nitrogen and oxygen) during the intake of food or drink, or consuming food or drink which contains a gas. This gas is typically carbon dioxide.

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Drugs where this is listed as a side effect

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