Abstract
Excessive belching is thought to result from repetitive swallowing or ingesting of air, known as aerophagia, which is believed to be a learned habit. To better understand this relatively common complaint, researchers assessed intraesophageal pH and intraluminal impedance recordings in 14 patients with excessive belching and 14 healthy controls. All participants were assessed for 45 minutes before and for 90 minutes after eating a standardized meal. Gastric …
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