Patient's question:
I am 17 years old. Lately, it has been very hot, and I get hungry very easily. But I don't know why, every time I feel hungry, I also burp, but there are no other bad symptoms in my body. Could you please tell me what could be the reason for this? I would appreciate your expert advice. Thank you.Doctor's answer:
Hiccups are often caused by overeating. There are multiple reasons for hiccups, including functional or organic changes in the stomach and esophagus. External substances can also cause biochemical or physical stimulation. For example: excessive air entering the stomach leading to its overflow from the mouth, psychological and neurological factors, poor eating habits, excessive swallowing movements (etc.), and when caused by neurosis of the gastrointestinal nerves or chronic gastrointestinal diseases leading to weakened gastric peristalsis, the incidence is frequent and difficult to improve during treatment.