HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

What Could Cause Excessive Belching And Hiccups?

Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2015

Question: What could cause excessive hiccuping and belching?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (21 minutes later)

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

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (3 hours later)

Does this same answer apply to the belching and occasional nausea with no vomiting?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (10 hours later)

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

Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar