Why do I keep having hiccups and bloating?
Disease description:
I've been experiencing frequent hiccups lately, accompanied by significant stomach bloating and discomfort. I feel like my overall health is not very good. This situation has persisted for about a week. Doctor, what could be causing the constant hiccups and bloating?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Constant hiccups and bloating may be caused by various factors. The following are some common causes:
1. Swallowing excessive air: Eating too quickly, talking while eating, or drinking through a straw can easily lead to swallowing large amounts of air, which accumulates in the stomach and causes hiccups and bloating.
2. Food intolerance: Some people are intolerant to certain food components, which can produce excessive gas during digestion, resulting in bloating and hiccups.
3. Gastrointestinal disorders: Conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastritis, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can disrupt normal gastrointestinal function, leading to increased gas production or impaired gas elimination.
4. Mental stress: Prolonged mental tension, anxiety, or depression may affect the autonomic nervous system, thereby interfering with normal digestive system function and causing hiccups and bloating.
5. Dietary habits: High-fat, high-fiber, or hard-to-digest foods, as well as excessive alcohol consumption and smoking, can irritate the gastrointestinal tract and increase gas production.
If symptoms persist or worsen, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly.
