Belching
Belching, also called eructation, is common and not always indicative of any disorder. Nevertheless, there are some conditions with belching as a symptom, and excessive belching should be investigated promptly by a medical professional. Common causes are usually related to
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Causes
Some of the simple causes of belching include:
- Normal. Some level of belching is normal for most humans. Don’t ...
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Related Disease and Condition Topics
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