Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Roberto Westbrook / Tetra images via Getty Images It's pretty common knowledge that after a baby is fed, they need to be burped.

Burping is often considered a "faux pas," as it can be embarrassing and off-putting, especially in social situations. But for some, the inability to belch can be an issue that can cause discomfort.

Burping is often considered a “faux pas,” as it can be embarrassing and off-putting, especially in social situations. But for some, the inability to belch can be an issue that can cause discomfort.

"Looking back, I realized I had never burped in my entire life," says Isabelle Zeidner, a 23-year-old Columbia social work grad student who lives in New York City. "I noticed it more as I got older.

That seemingly harmless burp after lunch might be trying to tell you something important. While everyone experiences an occasional belch after a fizzy drink or big meal, doctors warn that frequent ...