Why do I burp so much?

Burping is the body venting swallowed air, and frequent burping almost always means you are swallowing more air than you realize. MedlinePlus lists the usual sources: carbonated drinks, eating fast, talking while eating, chewing gum, hard candy, drinking through straws, smoking, and loose dentures. Cut those for two weeks and most chronic burping fades. The sneakier cause is a nervous habit: some people respond to stress or a sensation of fullness by swallowing air repeatedly - each swallow triggers the urge to burp, which triggers another swallow. It becomes a loop, and simply noticing it breaks much of it. When burping signals more: burping with heartburn and acid taste suggests reflux; burping with upper belly pain, bloating, and early fullness can point to gastritis or an ulcer; burping that started with a new medication is worth mentioning. And the rare but real pattern - persistent burping with difficulty swallowing, weight loss, vomiting, or black stools - needs a doctor visit rather than a lifestyle fix. Occasional burping after a soda needs nothing at all. Pymander is a free AI doctor, 24/7 by text. Describe when the burping happens and what comes with it, and it can help you sort air from acid.