September 11, 2024 by Rae Ellen Bichell, KFF Health News Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a video posted to Reddit this summer, Lucie Rosenthal’s face starts focused and uncertain, looking intently into the camera, before it happens. She releases a succinct, croak-like belch. Then, it’s wide-eyed surprise, followed by rollicking laughter. “I got it!” the Denver...
Advice by Trisha Pasricha, MDContributing columnistOctober 30, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. EDT Q: I often burp after eating, and I get nervous about it when I’m out with friends. What should I do? Is there any way to stop burping so much? A: Just before burping, gas builds pressure as it rises up the esophagus,...
By itself, burping a lot is not typically a sign of cancer. However, when excessive burping occurs alongside other symptoms, it could indicate certain types of cancer. Burping, or belching, refers to the release of air from a person’s stomach through their mouth. While there is no definition for excessive burping, an individual may notice...
