#42: The Dilemma of Inability to Burp
Science is super cool because we’re always discovering new things. This person has a condition that wasn’t officially recognized until 2019. Pretty cool, right? Well, it is kind of cool until you learn what this person’s condition is. They can’t burp, like, ever. No, we’re not joking. This person can’t burp, and it’s actually miserable.
No-burp syndrome can cause a lot of pain and discomfort. Burping may be considered “gross,” but it’s a thing our bodies need to do. Until 2019, no-burp syndrome sufferers were assumed to have acid reflux and other such ailments. As it turns out, it is its own new thing. At least now, there’s a name for what some people have been experiencing for years.