Understanding Hiccups and Stomach Noises: Causes and Solutions
Embarrassing burps and stomach growling? Hello Doctor: I often experience hiccups, usually after being hungry for a long time, but sometimes I also get hiccups after eating a large meal. I would like to know why this happens and how I can avoid (or reduce the frequency of) hiccup...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Hello, Hiccups are caused by stimulation of the diaphragm nerve and can arise from various reasons, including gastrointestinal disorders such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, obstruction, and tumors of the esophagus and stomach. Non-gastrointestinal causes can also lead to h...[Read More] Understanding Hiccups and Stomach Noises: Causes and Solutions
Persistent Hiccups: Understanding Causes and Concerns for Young Adults
Persistent hiccups? I am 19 years old and currently in my second year of college. Recently, for the past month, I have been experiencing a constant urge to expel gas from my throat. It's not belching; it feels like there is gas that wants to come up. I don't have any st...
Dr. Zhang Siyuan Reply:
Dear Cheng, Belching can manifest in various ways. The most common occurrence in healthy individuals is physiological belching, which often results from eating too quickly, leading to the ingestion of large amounts of air, or eating too slowly, causing excessive swallowing of sm...[Read More] Persistent Hiccups: Understanding Causes and Concerns for Young Adults
Understanding the Causes of Frequent Burping and Related Symptoms
Causes of Hiccups Hello: Recently, I have been experiencing discomfort with frequent burping, occurring every few minutes. Most of the burps are odorless, and I notice a swallowing motion before each burp. This situation has been bothering me for over a month, and I also feel sli...
Dr. Liu Nanshan Reply:
Hiccups may be related to the foods you eat or habits such as talking and sleeping with your mouth open. For example, foods like legumes, easily fermentable foods, or fruits like apples and bananas can contribute to this. Hiccups are involuntary contractions of the diaphragm, and...[Read More] Understanding the Causes of Frequent Burping and Related Symptoms
Dizziness, Nausea, and Severe Hiccups: Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues
Dizziness, nausea, and severe hiccups? Hello, doctor. My question is that I have been experiencing frequent dizziness over the past few months, sometimes accompanied by nausea and vomiting. I suddenly feel very weak, and I have to take deep breaths. I also have severe hiccups reg...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Dizziness accompanied by gastrointestinal issues should raise awareness of potential anemia. If anemia is present along with symptoms such as nausea, belching, and abdominal pain, it is advisable to undergo gastrointestinal examinations (such as upper gastrointestinal series) or ...[Read More] Dizziness, Nausea, and Severe Hiccups: Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues
Understanding Bloating and Hiccups: Possible Causes and Solutions
Bloating... persistent burping... a feeling of heaviness in the abdomen? Hello, I would like to ask about my girlfriend. She has been experiencing hiccups and a feeling of bloating in her stomach every day after eating for the past month or two. It feels like there is a lot of ga...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Hello: Medications (including hormonal contraceptives) can interfere with gastrointestinal digestion (including belching). If symptoms improve after dietary adjustments and discontinuation of the medication, that is sufficient; otherwise, please visit a gastroenterology clinic fo...[Read More] Understanding Bloating and Hiccups: Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding Frequent Hiccups: When to Seek Medical Advice
Hiccup Hello Dr. Lin, I experience frequent burping multiple times a day. I burp when I drink water, after taking a few bites of food, even when I don't eat anything, and I still burp after finishing a meal. I would like to know if this situation is normal or if there might ...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Hello: Hiccups occur when the diaphragm nerve is stimulated. Poor eating habits (such as eating too quickly, overeating, or consuming too many carbonated beverages), gastrointestinal diseases, intra-abdominal infections, or neurological issues can all be potential causes. Sincere...[Read More] Understanding Frequent Hiccups: When to Seek Medical Advice
Understanding Yellow Liquid Vomiting: Causes and When to Seek Help
Vomiting yellow liquid? I would like to ask the doctor: For the past few weeks, I have been experiencing hiccups every day, even when I haven't eaten. Sometimes I feel the urge to hiccup but can't. This morning, I vomited and expelled a yellowish liquid that tasted some...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Hello: Hiccups and loss of appetite can have many causes, including esophageal and gastrointestinal issues, biliary problems, endocrine diseases, psychological factors, or infections. If symptoms persist, it is advisable to seek medical treatment. Sincerely, Dr. Lin Ming-Hui, Int...[Read More] Understanding Yellow Liquid Vomiting: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Liver Tumors: Should We Wait or Act Now?
There are two tumors in the liver? Hello, my father is 60 years old and has been experiencing persistent hiccups and vomiting. He went to Changhua Show Chwan Hospital for examination, and the report indicated that there is a tumor in his liver, but it is unclear whether it is ben...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Hello, liver tumors include liver nodules, liver abscesses, hemangiomas, hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, and metastatic tumors. It can sometimes be challenging to assess whether a liver tumor is benign or malignant, and the patient's clinical condition should b...[Read More] Understanding Liver Tumors: Should We Wait or Act Now?
Understanding Persistent Hiccups: A Guide to Gastrointestinal Health Issues
Hiccups for several weeks? I often feel anxious for no reason, and sometimes I experience sharp pain in my heart. I have occasional pain on the left side of my abdomen near the navel and a little below it. I have daily bowel movements, but sometimes I go 2-3 days without one. My ...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Hello, I am unsure whether you are referring to hiccups or belching. Hiccups are involuntary contractions of the diaphragm and abdominal muscles that cause a sudden closure of the vocal cords, resulting in a characteristic "hic" sound. Belching, on the other hand, is th...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Hiccups: A Guide to Gastrointestinal Health Issues
Persistent Hiccups After Pregnancy: Causes and Solutions Explained
Persistent hiccups during late pregnancy that continue for six months postpartum? Hello, I had a cesarean section for my twins at the end of 2003 and 2004. However, during the later stages of my second pregnancy, I started experiencing persistent hiccups, which have continued eve...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Hello, 1. Hiccups are a phenomenon caused by the stimulation of the diaphragm's nerves. Many conditions can lead to hiccups, including gastrointestinal disorders, liver and gallbladder diseases, and intra-abdominal infections. 2. Dietary habits during pregnancy can affec...[Read More] Persistent Hiccups After Pregnancy: Causes and Solutions Explained
Persistent Hiccups After Cold Medication: Seeking Expert Advice
After taking cold medicine, I have been experiencing hiccups for 3 to 4 hours non-stop? Hello, doctor. It has been 10 years... I often seek medical attention after catching a cold. After taking cold medicine, I start experiencing hiccups about 3 hours later. The hiccups can last ...
Dr. Chen Zhiping Reply:
Hello, may I ask what ingredients are included in the cold medicine you are taking? If it is indeed the cold medicine that is causing your hiccups, that would be quite rare. Generally, the causes of hiccups are mainly due to irritation of the stomach or diaphragm, such as overeat...[Read More] Persistent Hiccups After Cold Medication: Seeking Expert Advice
Understanding Persistent Hiccups: Causes and Solutions
Persistent hiccups? Doctor, I often hiccup, and even a long time after I've eaten, I still experience loud hiccups. What could be the reason for this? Thank you.
Dr. Chen Zhiping Reply:
Hello, hiccups and belching are usually caused by gastric distension, excessive gas, or digestive issues such as abnormal peristalsis. It is advisable to avoid carbonated beverages, refrain from consuming irritating foods (such as spicy foods), limit chewing gum (which can introd...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Hiccups: Causes and Solutions
Persistent Belching After Eating: Is It a Sign of Stomach Issues?
Persistent cough? I have been experiencing continuous burping whenever I eat, and it has been going on for about three months. Could this indicate a problem with my stomach?
Dr. Chen Zhiping Reply:
Hiccups are caused by the diaphragm, located between the chest and abdomen, being stimulated and contracting violently, which increases abdominal pressure and expels air from the stomach. This is often triggered by irritation to the stomach (such as spicy foods, carbonated bevera...[Read More] Persistent Belching After Eating: Is It a Sign of Stomach Issues?
Persistent Hiccups: Causes, Concerns, and When to Seek Help
Persistent hiccups? Hello, I experience intermittent hiccups for several hours every day, which is very uncomfortable. I have undergone examinations such as an endoscopy, and my gastrointestinal tract shows no significant issues. However, the problem persists. It usually occurs m...
Dr. Yang Peizhen Reply:
Hello: The mechanism behind hiccups is the stimulation of the phrenic nerve, which is usually caused by gastric distension (potentially due to gastritis, peptic ulcers, or functional disorders). When sitting or driving, gastric digestion tends to be less efficient, making hiccups...[Read More] Persistent Hiccups: Causes, Concerns, and When to Seek Help
Understanding Hiccups and Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Bedridden Patients
Hiccup My father has been bedridden for six months, unable to move or eat on his own, and is continuously fed through a nasogastric tube with liquid food. He has frequently experienced unexplained hiccups that can last for several hours. In recent weeks, there have been blood clo...
Dr. Yang Peizhen Reply:
Hello: Patients who have been using a nasogastric tube for long-term feeding may experience gastroesophageal reflux due to the inability of the lower esophageal sphincter to close completely. This can lead to the reflux of gastric acid or food into the esophagus, resulting in gas...[Read More] Understanding Hiccups and Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Bedridden Patients
Understanding Abdominal Pain: Possible Causes and Concerns
Abdominal issues? Hello Doctor: My boyfriend is 24 years old and has been experiencing a dull pain in his lower right abdomen for the past week. Two days later, he developed a high fever reaching 39 degrees Celsius. After the fever subsided, he has been experiencing persistent hi...
Dr. Yang Peizhen Reply:
Right lower abdominal pain must consider issues related to the appendix, colon, and small intestine (ileum). Additionally, with a high fever reaching 39 degrees Celsius, acute appendicitis should be the primary consideration, followed by enteritis or diverticulitis (though the li...[Read More] Understanding Abdominal Pain: Possible Causes and Concerns
Persistent Hiccups and Stomach Discomfort: Seeking Solutions
Diaphragmatic spasm and gastric discomfort? My girlfriend has been experiencing belching and gastric discomfort for nearly six months. Initially, it occurred about once every three days, with continuous belching each time. She describes having a lot of gas in her stomach, accompa...
Dr. Yang Guojun Reply:
This type of diaphragmatic spasm may be related to fluctuations in the diaphragm. Taking anti-gas medications may not be helpful; instead, some neurological medications may be required. Unfortunately, this seems to be a home remedy in Western medicine, and many physicians may not...[Read More] Persistent Hiccups and Stomach Discomfort: Seeking Solutions