“Why do I keep getting the hiccups?”
I am 30 years old and every time after eating something I keep getting the hiccups. What is the reason for this and what is the best remedy for treating the hiccups?
3 Answers
There are multiple reasons for chronic/persistent hiccups. If you have not been evaluated by a physician, you should
Not an easy problem to tackle. Hiccups are spasms of the diaphragm muscle that divides the lungs (thorax) from the abdomen. It could be that the muscle (which lies just over the stomach) is being irritated by ingestion of food and air due to stretching of the proximal stomach. This pushes against the diaphragm. A hiatal hernia could be present, too, leading to hiccups.
There are some medicines used to treat hiccups, but an evaluation may be needed with X-rays or endoscopy. If this problem doesn't go away, then you should seek care from a GI doctor.
There are some medicines used to treat hiccups, but an evaluation may be needed with X-rays or endoscopy. If this problem doesn't go away, then you should seek care from a GI doctor.
Hiccups can arise from a variety of conditions, which may cause irritation to the diaphragm which lies between the chest and the abdomen. Sometimes, hiccups are central in origin and can arise from disorders related to the central nervous system. Please have your doctor evaluate your problem. Hope this helps.
