Burping is usually harmless, but sometimes there could be something else going on. In some cultures, burping after a meal is the highest form of flattery. In China, for example, a belch tells the chef ...

Burping — also known as belching — is a common bodily function that helps to release excess air swallowed during eating or drinking. While occasional burping is a normal part of the digestive process, ...

Excessive burping may also signify certain gastrointestinal cancers. However, burping often occurs alongside other symptoms, such as pain and swelling. Burping a lot by itself is not typically a sign ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...