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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The retrieved literature includes specific case reports and clinical studies indicating that aerophagia (swallowing air) causes gastrointestinal distension, bloating, and abdominal pain. No papers refute the link between swallowed air and gas buildup-related pain.

Evidence for · 2

Persistent Nausea and Gastrointestinal Distention: A Case Report of Aerophagia.

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Nishida T, Higaki Y, Watabe K. Persistent Nausea and Gastrointestinal Distention: A Case Report of Aerophagia.. 2023. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.50070

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.

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Hillamaa A, Mustonen T, Bachour A. Gastrointestinal symptoms and CPAP-related aerophagia A questionnaire study.. 2025. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11325-025-03360-w

This study notes that air retention in the gastrointestinal tract from swallowing air causes symptoms like abdominal distention and discomfort.

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first checked01 Aug 2026

judged → SUPPORTED · 7801 Aug 2026

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