Caitlin Jones, 20, was diagnosed with a condition that left her unable to burp. (Charley Atkins via SWNS)
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Caitlin Jones was recently able to burp for the first time in six year. (Charley Atkins via SWNS)
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Caitlin Jones first noticed she could no longer burp when she tried to after lockdown in 2020. (Charley Atkins via SWNS)
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Caitlin Jones is now undergoing Botox treatment for her rare condition to be able to burp again. (Charley Atkins via SWNS)
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