Burping

by Karen
(Hobart Tasmania aust)

I have started to burp a lot is this ok.? I am 59.

Dear Karen,

Thank you for your question. Here is some information on this subject:

Burping, also called belching, is typically caused by swallowing air when eating or drinking and subsequently expelling it, so in this case the expelled gas is mainly a mixture of nitrogen and oxygen.

Burps can also be caused by drinking carbonated drinks such as beer, soft drinks, energy drinks or champagne, in which case the expelled gas is carbon dioxide from the drink itself.

Common diabetes drugs metformin and Byetta can cause belching, especially at higher doses. This often resolves in a few weeks.

Belching combined with other symptoms such as dyspepsia, nausea and heartburn may be a sign of an ulcer or hiatal hernia, and should be reviewed by a physician.
(Ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belching)

If you have any other additional symptoms such as those listed above, it might be wise to consult with your healthcare provider.

Sincerely,
BB

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