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Can you trap gas in your body by swallowing air?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

No: You just burp it back out.

Answered 8/29/2013

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