Hiccups :l

[Hevvie_xx]

I had hiccups on and off all day, after i ate last night i had a awful stomach ache at the top of my stomach, near my ribcage. I also got hot flushes and it did not go away until five hours later

[Hevvie_xx]

Thank you it was helpful :) THe symptoms have go t worse i get a fever and i can't keep food down, develpoing horriable bruises for no reason. THank you for your advice anyway

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi!
I am sorry to hear about your medical problems. Chances are that you have esophageal reflux (GERD), where the food in your stomach is thrown up into your food pipe or esophagus. Another possibility is hiatal hernia, where a portion of stomach herniates into the chest cavity through the diaphragm. Both can cause a discomfort in the chest area, burning, heaviness etc. Irritation of the left diaphragm due to acidity causing stomach distension or due to the hernia can cause hiccups. Fatty food, alcohol etc too can cause hiccups. In GERD, hiccup is body’s mechanism to prevent choking.
Apart from these kidney problems and other metabolic disorders, cancers, infections, certain mental health problems and brain stroke or injury (unlikely in your case) can cause persistent hiccups.
Please discuss with your doctor. Take care!

The medical advice given should not be considered a substitute for medical care provided by a doctor who can examine you. The advice may not be completely correct for you as the doctor cannot examine you and does not know your complete medical history. Hence this reply to your post should only be considered as a guiding line and you must consult your doctor at the earliest for your medical problem.