What Is Flatulence?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Air Eructation
Air eructation is the technical medical term for burping. When we eat, we will swallow air in addition to the food that we eat. This air goes down into the digestive system and, as it accumulates, it eventually needs to be expelled. This is achieved by forcing it out again through the mouth (burping). This is why people tend to burp more when they have eaten or drank quickly.
In addition to swallowing air, gases will also accumulate as they are produced by the digestion process. What’s more is that carbonated beverages such as beer and sodas will release gases after they have been consumed, and this will also often lead to burping.
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