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Can you trap gas in your body by swallowing air?
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To some degree: Swallowing air is a common cause of belching. Ultimately all swallowed air will either be absorbed or will work its way out one way or the other.
Answered 10/31/2012
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No: You just burp it back out.
Answered 8/29/2013
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