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Belching and hiccups are normal phenomena. We all have them—occasionally. But when they become chronic and refractory, they can be psychologically exhausting and socially distressing. They can also be symptoms of more serious underlying disease. This chapter explores the causes and treatments for these unfortunate maladies.
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Berger, W.L. (2018). Chronic Belching and Chronic Hiccups. In: Bardan, E., Shaker, R. (eds) Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-59352-4_22
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