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What Causes Persistent Vomiting, Hiccups And Pain In Diaphragm?

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Posted on Thu, 31 Mar 2016
Question: I vomited over 30 times in about 4 hours and had continuous hiccups fro three days. I have pain in the area of my diaphragm. I have have suffered from acid reflux for over 30 years.
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (30 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Are you still having these hiccups?

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this vomiting and hiccups that you have reported. Persistent vomiting in most cases will cause irritation of the phrenic nerve which is responsible for this hiccup. If it is all passed, then I will say that is it. If you still have it, let me know so that I can recommend a drug for you to help calm them down. With persistent acid reflux for over 30years, I think it will be nice that you get an upper endoscopy to look into the esophagus and the opening into the stomach to understand what the exact cause of this is and address as well.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
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What Causes Persistent Vomiting, Hiccups And Pain In Diaphragm?

Brief Answer: Are you still having these hiccups? Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this vomiting and hiccups that you have reported. Persistent vomiting in most cases will cause irritation of the phrenic nerve which is responsible for this hiccup. If it is all passed, then I will say that is it. If you still have it, let me know so that I can recommend a drug for you to help calm them down. With persistent acid reflux for over 30years, I think it will be nice that you get an upper endoscopy to look into the esophagus and the opening into the stomach to understand what the exact cause of this is and address as well. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.