Some patients develop an inability to burp (abelchia) because the muscle that surrounds the bottom of the throat (the cricopharyngeus muscle) remains overly tight when they attempt to allow air to ...

But for some, the inability to belch can be an issue that can cause discomfort. There is even a medical name for the condition: retrograde cricopharyngeal dysfunction (R-CPD), also known as "no burp ...

Babies tend to swallow air when they eat, which can give them gas. Burping can help relieve gas, which some people believe makes the baby feel better. Most parents learn how to burp a baby, but ...

No-burp syndrome, a rare condition also called abelchia, occurs when the sphincter muscle at the top of the esophagus can’t relax to let gas escape. This can lead to uncomfortable symptoms including ...

Burping is a simple yet essential part of newborn care. This article shares easy techniques every parent should know to burp ...

For those who can't stifle a burp before scurrying out of earshot, it's worth knowing there's something worse than letting that belch burst forth in polite company. Being unable to burp is not a good ...

As it turns out, there are a plethora of possible answers to explain why you burp so much. Niket Sonpal, MD, a New York City-based internist and gastroenterologist, says swallowing excess air is a ...

Some babies are gassier than others, but most babies will need to be burped at some point. Babies need to burp a lot more often than older kids and adults. They drink all of their calories, which ...

I found burping my babies to be highly satisfying. A little jiggle, a little pat, and suddenly, a big, funny jolt of air comes flying out of a tiny, floppy baby. There’s lots of burping methods — the ...