Hiccup, Gastroenterology and Hepatology FAQ

Relieving Bloating: Tips for Managing Gas and Hiccups

Gastrointestinal bloating Sometimes when I take a deep breath, I feel like there is a gas trapped inside, and I keep wanting to burp. After burping several times, it gets a little better, but it doesn't last long before it happens again. What should I do?

Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
There should be no concerns; please continue to monitor. If there is a sensation of gastric acid irritation, then a consultation with a gastroenterologist is recommended.

Understanding Hiccups: Connection to Acid Reflux and Digestive Issues

Hiccup issues? Hello, Doctor. I have some questions I would like to ask you. I have been feeling a burning sensation around my stomach area, similar to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). A while ago, when I consulted a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, the doctor me...

Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: Please pay attention to whether you are experiencing a feeling of fullness; it is recommended to eat smaller, more frequent meals. Additionally, retained stool may contribute to increased intestinal gas. Recently, try to avoid high-fat and high-protein foods, as well as ir...

Understanding Hiccups and Gas: Insights on Gastrointestinal Health

Gastrointestinal belching Hello Doctor, I have mild gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and slower gastric emptying. I haven't taken any medication until now. On May 6th, I underwent an upper endoscopy, and the doctor confirmed that I still have mild GERD, along with gast...

Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may be caused by medications that promote muscle movement. It may be advisable to discontinue their use. As for the need for a gastroscopy, it will depend on the results of the biopsy or if clinical symptoms arise. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. D...

Understanding Blood in Stool: Causes and Gastrointestinal Concerns

Blood in stool and bowel movement issues? Hello doctor, recently I have been experiencing blood in my stool, and there are also blood stains on my underwear. Sometimes I have constipation for a week, followed by sudden diarrhea. I also have persistent hiccups that last a long tim...

Dr. Chen Qifeng Reply:
Please visit a colorectal surgeon.

Morning Hiccups: Understanding Causes and When to Seek Help

Hiccups in the morning? Doctor, I would like to ask about a symptom I've been experiencing. Every morning when I wake up, I have burps (gas), and after the gas is released, I will burp again (the force is not strong enough to make a sound, just slight). I've been observ...

Dr. Chen Qifeng Reply:
Hiccups are mostly related to the stomach, but they can also be associated with the liver and the phrenic nerve, with a small percentage being of unknown origin.

Understanding Persistent Hiccups: Gastrointestinal Concerns Explained

Persistent hiccups for an extended period? For about three to four months, I have been experiencing intermittent hiccups, as if there is gas in my gastrointestinal tract. It gets worse after drinking water or eating. My stools are ribbon-like, with a bumpy surface resembling a pe...

Dr. Chen Qifeng Reply:
Gastrointestinal dysfunction can lead to bloating and indigestion, particularly gastric bloating, which can easily result in belching. Additionally, pressure or irritation of the diaphragm or phrenic nerve can also cause belching.

Understanding Persistent Hiccups: Causes and Solutions for Relief

Hello, doctor. I would like to inquire about the issue of persistent hiccups? Hello, doctor. Back in mid-December 2018, after eating too much, I started experiencing an inexplicable urge to burp, as if there was gas trapped in my throat. I have to forcefully push to release a bur...

Dr. Chen Qifeng Reply:
In addition to medication, it is recommended to reduce tea and coffee intake, avoid stimulating foods and glutinous rice products, refrain from consuming overly sweet or sour foods, limit tea and soda consumption, and eat until about 80% full.

Persistent Hiccups and Chest Discomfort: Seeking Solutions for Gastrointestinal Issues

Hiccups and chest tightness? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing hiccups for three weeks now, but I don't feel very bloated (it's not continuous). I have seen five doctors, and they all suggested it might be gastritis. One doctor, after reviewing an X-ray, mentioned ...

Dr. Cai Jinji Reply:
Hello, there are many causes of hiccups, such as stress, diet, gastrointestinal issues, diaphragm irritation, and nervous system factors. It is advisable to consult a physician for evaluation and examination. Nantou Hospital cares about you.

Understanding Persistent Hiccups: Causes and Solutions for Relief

Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about the issue of persistent hiccups? Since last Thursday (December 14, 2018), after having eaten too much for dinner, I have been experiencing almost constant belching every day until now (December 21, 2018). It feels like there is gas trapped...

Dr. Chen Qifeng Reply:
It is recommended to undergo a gastroscopy.

Understanding Bloating, Hiccups, and Nausea: A Gastrointestinal Perspective

Bloating, belching, nausea, and vomiting? Hello, doctor... For almost a month now, I've been waking up with a very dry and scratchy throat, often needing to clear my throat to feel more comfortable. I've also been experiencing frequent burping, and sometimes my stomach ...

Dr. Chen Qifeng Reply:
It is recommended to undergo another gastroscopy.

Understanding Bloating and Hiccups: Is It GERD or Something Else?

Bloating and belching? Hello, doctor... At the beginning of October, I suddenly experienced a sensation of something stuck in my throat, along with bloating and persistent burping. I visited a clinic, and the doctor prescribed medication to suppress stomach acid, which I took for...

Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, it is indeed possible that you are experiencing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Additionally, it may be compounded by constipation leading to gastrointestinal bloating and retained stool. If strict dietary control does not lead to improve...

Understanding Bloating and Frequent Belching: When to Seek Medical Help

Bloating and belching may result in the expulsion of foam? Hello, I have always experienced hiccups after meals, which are quite loud and difficult to suppress even with my mouth closed. However, in the past two weeks, I have been experiencing abdominal bloating with no significa...

Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Hello: You are experiencing bloating, frequent burping, and foamy vomiting. Sometimes you also feel nauseous, sweat, and have headaches. It is advised to pay attention to your eating habits, avoid eating too quickly, and reduce the intake of gas-producing foods. If the symptoms p...

Managing Hiccups and Chest Pain After Meals: Tips for Relief

Throat issues Doctor, I have been experiencing this for about three months. After eating, I tend to burp, and before burping, I feel pain in my chest. After burping, the pain eases somewhat, and I burp for a while after meals. I have a history of gastroesophageal reflux disease (...

Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: A light diet is recommended; avoid overeating or eating too quickly. Try to steer clear of irritating foods, including tea, coffee, fried foods, and spicy dishes. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Dr. Tsai An-shun.

Persistent Diaphragm Spasms: A 10-Month Struggle for Relief

Persistent diaphragm spasm lasting for 10 months? Hello Doctor: My symptoms began in March 2017, when I suddenly experienced persistent contractions of the diaphragm. This is not the typical hiccup; the diaphragm contracts intermittently two to three times, or even more, and can ...

Dr. Yang Zhichao Reply:
Dear M. Fang, based on your condition, you may consider having a physician evaluate the use of antipsychotic medications or mood stabilizers, but these should only be used under a doctor's guidance. Changhua Hospital cares about your health.

Persistent Hiccups and Acid Reflux: Understanding Your Symptoms

I have been experiencing acid reflux for two months, resulting in the expulsion of stomach acid? I have been experiencing burping after every meal since around mid-November last year, and each burp often brings up stomach acid. I frequently feel nauseous, but I don't have a ...

Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Hello, sir. You may have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Please visit the gastroenterology clinic for an examination, including an endoscopy, and consider using strong acid-reducing medications for treatment. In the meantime, please avoid acidic, sweet, and caffeinated fo...

Persistent Hiccups: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions for Relief

Persistent hiccups? I just need to keep my mouth closed and hold my breath, and air keeps coming up to my throat and stops there, so I can't burp it out. My stomach also makes gurgling sounds, and if it lasts too long, it becomes painful and uncomfortable. This has been goin...

Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: You can consume some easily digestible foods and pay attention to whether there are any issues with incomplete bowel movements. If the symptoms persist, you may consider visiting a gastroenterologist. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Dr. Tsai An-shun.

Understanding Hiccups and Chest Pain: Gastrointestinal Insights

Hiccups and chest pain? Hello Dr. Tsai, I would like to ask about experiencing unexplained hiccups followed by a feeling of discomfort or pain in the area of the gastroesophageal junction (also known as the xiphoid process). The location of the discomfort is very specific. Drinki...

Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: If taking a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) leads to improvement, even though the endoscopy did not reveal any specific findings, it is still possible that gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the cause, albeit without causing esophagitis yet. However, there may be instan...

Managing Excess Stomach Acid: Tips and Alternatives to Endoscopy

Excess stomach acid Hello, doctor! My throat has been sore for the past few days, and my stomach feels uncomfortable but not painful. I occasionally have hiccups, and last night I was awakened by stomach acid. However, I'm afraid to undergo an endoscopy. Do you have any othe...

Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: If you have consumed tea (black tea/green tea) or sweet beverages, it is advisable to avoid them initially. If there is still no improvement, you may consider consulting a gastroenterologist for medication. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Dr. Tsai An-shun.

Morning Nausea and Hiccups After Breakfast: Causes and Solutions

Feeling nauseous and experiencing hiccups after breakfast? Doctor, I had a red bean bun and a glass of milk for breakfast, and about an hour later, I started feeling nauseous and had persistent burping. I had no appetite for lunch, so I didn't eat anything, but I still felt ...

Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: First, take medication to clear out the retained stool, and in addition to taking medication, make sure to drink plenty of water. Avoid tea beverages (such as black tea/green tea) for the time being, and consume an adequate amount of fruits and vegetables daily. Aim for at...

Understanding Hiccups, Chest Tightness, and Stomach Ulcers: A Patient's Journey

Gastric ulcer / chest tightness / belching Hello Dr. Chen, last month I experienced persistent hiccups, chest tightness, a sensation of a foreign body in my throat, and black stools. I visited a gastroenterology clinic, where the doctor performed an ultrasound that came back norm...

Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Hello, if it has been confirmed that there are no heart issues, you may take antacids to see if it improves the chest pain, which could be due to gastroesophageal reflux. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Chen Shidian

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