Florida nurse Bailey McBreen, 24, was horrified after discovering that her nonstop belching was actually a sign that she was suffering from stage 3 colon cancer.

Burping is a common and natural bodily function. Excessive burping may indicate an underlying condition, though typically not a serious one. Learn more.

Drinking alcohol, taking acid reflux medication and gut disorders were the leading causes associated with increased burping, a survey found.

Excessive burping can occur due to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), consuming certain foods, aerophagia, or supragastric belching.

Excessive burping can be concerning. Here, MDs answer why do I burp so much, whether excessive burping is a sign of cancer, and when to see a doctor.

Medical Mystery: Uncontrollable Burping Medications and tests offer no answers for a U.K. woman who cannot stop burping.