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A member asked:

Why do i get hiccups whenever i eat? even after only a few bites of food. they stop after eating but make eating uncomfortable.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Hiccups: Your symptoms are suggesting diaphragm irritation through possible esophageal distension. Would suggest taking really small first bites, give it a good chew effort, 1-2 sips of water, swallow and wait few seconds, then go for the next bite. This way you will avoid forming a large bolus in your distal esophagus. Timing is critical.

Dr Chu and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/7/2021

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