Suggest Treatment For Persistent Hiccups And Stomach Issues

Posted on Wed, 28 Sep 2016

Question: I had off and on hiccups all Day and feel like i have an upset stomach, not hungry

Answered by Dr. Dholariya Sagar Jayantilal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Most probably due to esophageal reflux

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
Welcome to HCM and thanks for asking query
I understand your concern

Reflux esophagitis generally produce hiccups.
Stomach contain and acid regurgitate in to the esophagus and it cause irritation.

Take following advises:
Maintain your bowel habit regular.
Take more dietary fiber
Take stool softner if you have constipation.
Regular exercise like morning & evening walk
Avoid spicy food and take small frequent meal.
Take tablet baclofen and nexium.

If not resolves then go for some test like electrocardiogram, creatinine, urea, fasting sugar, electrolyte to rule out heart problem, diabetes, kidney disease.

Hope I have answered your query
Let me know if you have further question
Best regards
Dr. Sagar

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng