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What Could It Be If Having Diaphragm Spasms, Burping Occasional Foamy White Spit, Paralytic Episodes?
63 year old male four days now diaphragm spasms like hiccups plus burpy occasional foamy white spittle can be brought up. The scariest part is these rare but frightening paralysing episodes that can last up to ten seconds cant breathe in or out. had some wine five days ago. No events but spasms started next morning. No hangover either.
Mon, 16 Jan 2017
Hi,
Your symptoms seem to be related to a diaphragm irritation. This could be related to increased abdominal pressure. Alcohol intake can also trigger these symptoms. Nevertheless, I would recommend consulting with your doctor for a physical check up, a chest X ray study and an abdominal ultrasound. Taking a antispasmodic drug (atropine) may help. I would also recommend eating in small portions through the day and avoid large meals.
Hope to have been helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards,
Dr. Aida
Your symptoms seem to be related to a diaphragm irritation. This could be related to increased abdominal pressure. Alcohol intake can also trigger these symptoms. Nevertheless, I would recommend consulting with your doctor for a physical check up, a chest X ray study and an abdominal ultrasound. Taking a antispasmodic drug (atropine) may help. I would also recommend eating in small portions through the day and avoid large meals.
Hope to have been helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards,
Dr. Aida
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