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Hiccups while eating
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I wanted to understand why I keep getting very intense hiccups and feel like my food pipe is kind of blocked everytime I start eating. I start eating slowly and make sure to properly chew the bite but I still get very bad hiccups and I need water to continue eating otherwise it becomes hard to breathe. Is it something to normal or should I get checked for this. And if yes than who should I check with.
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Avoid Hot food directly into mouth
Avoid spicy food
Do not lie just after meal
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if not relieved then plan Endoscopy
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This condition is not normal for your age , need complete evaluation kindly consult gastroenterologist for further treatment plans
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For a 24-year-old female from Pune who experiences repeated hiccups and a blocked or tight feeling in the food pipe soon after starting meals, this is not normal and should be evaluated. These symptoms suggest a possible esophageal motility issue or reflux-related spasm, where the muscles of the food pipe contract irregularly or acid reflux irritates the lower part of the esophagus. It may also occur in hiatal hernia or achalasia, where food movement becomes difficult and causes hiccups and shortness of breath while eating.
You are already eating slowly, which is good. Avoid very hot, cold, or spicy food, and eat smaller portions. Drink water between bites but not large gulps. Avoid lying down soon after eating. Since this has been frequent and causes difficulty in breathing, you should get checked by a gastroenterologist. They may advise an upper GI endoscopy or barium swallow test to confirm the cause. For guidance and safe evaluation, book a consult with me (Dr. Pankaj Kumar) on Practo.
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Please consult we can discuss there
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Hello
Frequent intense hiccups and difficulty swallowing when starting to eat are not normal and need evaluation. This may be due to esophageal motility problems, reflux, or rarely a structural blockage.
What you should do:
It's best to consult a Gastroenterologist for a proper assessment.
They may recommend tests like upper GI endoscopy, barium swallow, or esophageal motility study if needed.
Meanwhile, continue eating slowly, taking small bites, and sipping water, which you're already doing - this helps temporarily.
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Meanwhile, continue eating slowly, taking small bites, and sipping water to make swallowing easier.
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Eat small bites slowly and chew thoroughly.
Sip water or warm liquids while eating to help swallowing.
Avoid very dry, hard, or sticky foods that are difficult to swallow.
Maintain an upright posture while eating and for 20-30 minutes afterward.
Keep a diary of symptoms - note which foods or situations trigger hiccups or blockage feeling.
Word of Caution:
Do not ignore persistent difficulty swallowing or intense hiccups.
Seek urgent care if you have severe chest pain, inability to swallow liquids, vomiting, or shortness of breath.
Avoid self-medicating with antacids or home remedies for prolonged symptoms without evaluation.
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Yes it needs proper evaluation
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It's called nutcracker oesophagus
Take liquid diet
And anta acid
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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