“Retrograde Cricopharyngeus Dysfunction: A Often Overlooked Cause of Embarrassment and Anxiety”

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38115814

The inability to burp due to retrograde cricopharyngeus dysfunction (R-CPD) can cause embarrassment, anxiety, depression, and negatively impact personal and professional relationships, but many affected individuals do not discuss their symptoms with healthcare providers due to lack of awareness and inadequate treatment options.