Swallowing air while drinking water causes pain due to gas buildup
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Swallowing air (aerophagia) leads to gas buildup and distention in the gastrointestinal tract, which can cause symptoms such as abdominal pain and discomfort.
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Persistent Nausea and Gastrointestinal Distention: A Case Report of Aerophagia.
2023 · cited by 2
This case report links aerophagia directly to gastrointestinal distention and acute abdominal pain.
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Gastrointestinal symptoms and CPAP-related aerophagia A questionnaire study.
2025 · cited by 0
This study notes that air retention in the gastrointestinal tract from swallowing air causes symptoms like abdominal distention and discomfort.