
What Could Cause Excessive Belching And Hiccups?

Question: What could cause excessive hiccuping and belching?
Brief Answer:
Hiccoughs
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
The following are the most common causes of hiccoughs and belching
1. Gastritis
2. Low lobe infection of the lung
3. Diaphragm irritation
4. Kidney failure
Judging by your symptoms, it is most likely that you are suffering from gastritis. Here is what you should do
1. Tab Omeprazole is the ideal tablet to be taken once a day before food for a week
2. Avoid caffeine, smoking, alcohol
3. Avoid milk and milk products
4. Make sure what you eat is bland
5. Always chew on something to stop the hiccoughs, like chewing gum
6. Avoid liquid food. Eat solid food
I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me
Regards
Hiccoughs
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
The following are the most common causes of hiccoughs and belching
1. Gastritis
2. Low lobe infection of the lung
3. Diaphragm irritation
4. Kidney failure
Judging by your symptoms, it is most likely that you are suffering from gastritis. Here is what you should do
1. Tab Omeprazole is the ideal tablet to be taken once a day before food for a week
2. Avoid caffeine, smoking, alcohol
3. Avoid milk and milk products
4. Make sure what you eat is bland
5. Always chew on something to stop the hiccoughs, like chewing gum
6. Avoid liquid food. Eat solid food
I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


Does this same answer apply to the belching and occasional nausea with no vomiting?
Brief Answer:
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for getting back, I am sorry for the short delay in my reply. I just got back from the hospital.
Belching and occasional nausea is also part of the same diagnosis requiring the same treatment plan
Regards
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for getting back, I am sorry for the short delay in my reply. I just got back from the hospital.
Belching and occasional nausea is also part of the same diagnosis requiring the same treatment plan
Regards
Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Answered by

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
