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What Could Cause Hiccup Episodes Throughout The Day?
Question: Hi. My name is XXXX. I'm using my iPad to ask: What could cause me to have hic-cup episodes throughout the day and about an avg of 6 + or - a couple at each episode, once or twice an hour. This just started about 3 weeks ago.
Brief Answer:
Gastritis in view of meds, secondary to meningitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal
I have read your query
I think I may be able to help you.
The hiccups are basically muscular contractions of diaphragm.
When it is irritated, the hiccup arises.
The most common cause of irritation of diaphragm is gastritis.
With the large number of your medicines you are on, its possible.
Even if you are on Prilosec.
I would recommend 3 steps
1. Adding a dose of Prilosec in evening as well, prior to dinner.
2. Adding a dose of antacid Syr Sucralfate (usually taken in dose of 3 tsf thrice a day)
3. And 2 tsf of glucose when you have the hiccups- it is known to be the best treatment for stopping the episode of hiccups.
I hope that the information helps.
Please feel free to contact me for further information.
Best of luck
Dr Mittal
Gastritis in view of meds, secondary to meningitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal
I have read your query
I think I may be able to help you.
The hiccups are basically muscular contractions of diaphragm.
When it is irritated, the hiccup arises.
The most common cause of irritation of diaphragm is gastritis.
With the large number of your medicines you are on, its possible.
Even if you are on Prilosec.
I would recommend 3 steps
1. Adding a dose of Prilosec in evening as well, prior to dinner.
2. Adding a dose of antacid Syr Sucralfate (usually taken in dose of 3 tsf thrice a day)
3. And 2 tsf of glucose when you have the hiccups- it is known to be the best treatment for stopping the episode of hiccups.
I hope that the information helps.
Please feel free to contact me for further information.
Best of luck
Dr Mittal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
I believe I'm a bit over weight. I forgot to mention that just in case it is, was, a factor. I'm 5' 9" & at 200 lbs.
Brief Answer:
It's a contributing factor
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Being overweight is definitely a contributing factor. But one cannot really do anything about that in the short term.the ideal way to reduce weight is by s good balanced diet and exercise.
Therefore ,I did not mention that in the treatment options in the first part of the query.
I hope that the information helps you. Please feel free to contact us for more information. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
It's a contributing factor
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Being overweight is definitely a contributing factor. But one cannot really do anything about that in the short term.the ideal way to reduce weight is by s good balanced diet and exercise.
Therefore ,I did not mention that in the treatment options in the first part of the query.
I hope that the information helps you. Please feel free to contact us for more information. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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