Tummy troubles

Burping

This is due to taking in air when you eat or drink fast, chew gum or smoke.

What can you do? Relax - some people swallow air without noticing it when they're tense. Try not to gulp food and drinks, and avoid fizzy drinks, which release gas.

When to worry ‘Chronic burping is caused by air being sucked into the gullet, then rapidly expelled,' says Alastair. ‘If it's linked to chest pain or difficulty swallowing, seek medical advice.'

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