US Medical Term · symptoms
Belching (Burping)
Eructos
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Belching (Burping) |
| Spanish (Español) | Eructos |
| Chinese (中文) | 打嗝 |
| Korean (한국어) | 트림 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Ợ hơi |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Pagdidighay |
| Portuguese (Português) | Arrotos |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | เรอ |
| Japanese (日本語) | げっぷ |
What it means
Belching, also called burping, is the release of gas from the stomach or esophagus through the mouth, typically accompanied by a sound. Occasional belching after eating or drinking is completely normal and helps relieve pressure in the stomach. Excessive or frequent belching that is disruptive can be caused by swallowing air, eating too quickly, carbonated beverages, or underlying conditions such as acid reflux, gastritis, peptic ulcer, or gastroparesis. If belching is accompanied by abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, or regurgitation of food, a medical evaluation is appropriate to rule out a gastrointestinal condition.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I burp constantly, sometimes dozens of times a day, and I can't control it.
Eructo constantemente, a veces docenas de veces al día, y no lo puedo controlar.
I burp loudly right after eating almost every meal.
Eructo fuerte casi inmediatamente después de cada comida.
The belching comes with a sour taste and burning in my chest.
Los eructos vienen acompañados de un sabor ácido y ardor en el pecho.
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
R14 Flatulence and related conditionsRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026