Belching and Hiccups

Possible reasons Gas producing foods (onions, garlic, beans), soda/carbonated drinks Anxiety causing increase in swallowed air Heartburn, regurgitation Slow emptying of stomach Medication side effect Decrease aggravating foods, sodas Elevate head of bed Gas-X (Simethicone) Avoid large meals, try smaller more frequent Over the counter Antiacids – TUMS/Gaviscon For Hiccups, HiccAway Straw (hiccaway.com). Effective easy […]

Possible reasons

  • Gas producing foods (onions, garlic, beans), soda/carbonated drinks

  • Anxiety causing increase in swallowed air

  • Heartburn, regurgitation

  • Slow emptying of stomach

  • Medication side effect

Decrease aggravating foods, sodas

Elevate head of bed

Gas-X (Simethicone)

Avoid large meals, try smaller more frequent

Over the counter Antiacids - TUMS/Gaviscon

For Hiccups, HiccAway Straw (hiccaway.com). Effective easy to use drinking cup (less than $15)

Medications

  • Acid lowering medications for heartburn – Prilosec, Pepcid, Tums/Rolaids/Gaviscon

  • Anxiety medication provided by Hospice Team (Anxiety Meds) https://partnerforcare-456767-react.b456767.uat.eastus.az.svc.builder.ai/ContentManagement/15

  • There are additional prescription strength medications that can help - ask Hospice Team

  • Discuss with Hospice Team if there are medications that may be contributing to these symptoms

When to Call the Hospice

  • Uncontrolled, persistent hiccups lasting more than hour

  • Pain associated with excess belching or hiccups

  • Vomiting not relieved with nausea medications

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