Hiccups may be caused by physiological factors, such as eating too much, consuming gas-producing food, etc. Diseases such as gastric ulcer, reflux esophagitis and other diseases causing indigestion can also lead to hiccups, which need to be clarified for the cause of the disease, and be improved by medication and general treatment.
1. Physiological factors: If you eat a large amount of food, it will increase the digestive burden of the gastrointestinal tract, thus leading to hiccups. When consuming gas-producing foods such as soybeans and radish, it will lead to an increase of gas in the intestinal tract, which will also lead to hiccups. After a period of time, it can improve by itself and does not need special treatment.
2. Gastric ulcer: gastric ulcer patients due to excessive secretion of gastric acid will lead to hiccups, most of which are caused by Helicobacter pylori infection, need to carry out quadruple drug therapy, follow the doctor’s instructions to take metronidazole, tetracycline, omeprazole, colloidal bismuth capsules and other drugs to treat. During the treatment, keep the diet light and avoid spicy food.
3. Reflux esophagitis: Reflux esophagitis can also lead to hiccups, you can take omeprazole, cimetidine and other drugs to inhibit the secretion of gastric acid, you can also take aluminum sulfate chewable tablets, magnesium alumina carbonate tablets to protect the gastric mucosa.
When the phenomenon of hiccups occurs, it should be examined and treated in time. Normally, you should develop good eating habits and avoid overeating.