Hello,
The most common reason for hiccup is reflux of stomach acid with alteration in stomach pH and gut flora. In our clinic, we recommend preferring soft, light, bland, vegan diet till possible. Consume more of whole grains, cereals, pulses, legumes, organic fresh fruits.
-Avoid all oily, spicy, nonveg, hot beverages, junk foods, carbonated drinks.
-Avoid overeating, prolong fasting.
-Avoid resting up to two hours after meals.
-Fix your timing of breakfast, lunch, dinner till possible.
-Avoid late night parties, dinners.
-Keep the head end of the bed elevated for 30 degrees when resting
-Have regular walking in fresh air, exercises, yoga.
-Avoid smoking, alcohol if consuming.
-Avoid stress, anxiety.
-Manage to have a regular sound sleep of eight hours. Intake of
proton pump inhibitors as
Omeprazole or
Pantoprazole on empty stomach one hour prior to lunch, antacid syrups as Mylanta or others according to the advice of your doctor helps. Keep your blood pressure, blood sugar,
cholesterol, body weight under control.
-Later on, may need an
ultrasound or upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy according to the progress.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel