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How To Get Rid Of Belching And Hiccups After Eating?

After I have eaten, in about 1 hour or so, I have a lot of belching along with hiccups. Sometimes I feel the gas move up into my upper chest and this causes on occasion my heart to thump a few times and this is relieved when I belch. I have tried digestive enzymes and they heip a little. I am 73 years old. Any suggestions ?
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

The possible reason for this is chronic gastritis with or without underlying ulcer.

Guidelines at present are:
- Strict dietary measures to prefer a vegan diet and avoid spices, non-veg.
- Proton pumps inhibitor in empty stomach with antacids help.
- Maintain hydration and sound sleep.
- Avoid stress, and anxiety.
- Smoking should be strictly prohibited.

As per the clinical improvement, I suggest ultrasound with or without upper GI endoscopy.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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How To Get Rid Of Belching And Hiccups After Eating?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The possible reason for this is chronic gastritis with or without underlying ulcer. Guidelines at present are: - Strict dietary measures to prefer a vegan diet and avoid spices, non-veg. - Proton pumps inhibitor in empty stomach with antacids help. - Maintain hydration and sound sleep. - Avoid stress, and anxiety. - Smoking should be strictly prohibited. As per the clinical improvement, I suggest ultrasound with or without upper GI endoscopy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel