Getting Hiccup Like Sound From Throat. Having Frequent Contractions In Upper Abdomen. Cause?

Posted on Sun, 13 Oct 2013

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Question : My son is getting hiccup like sound from his throat if laughed for the past 3-4 days. Having frequent (almost every minute) contractions in upper abdomen as if he is coughing for few weeks. These contractions settle in sleep. What could be the reason?

Answered by Dr. Hariom Sharma (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query

I have gone through your query, it suggests that your son most probably suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease. It may be difficult to detect in infants and children.

Personally I advised the antacid to your son,

But to exclude the other disease and for clear cut diagnosis, your son may go for-
1. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD).
2. Barium swallow
3. Esophageal manometry
4. Ambulatory esophageal pH monitoring

If you have any doubt, I will be available for your query

Wish you good health

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj