What Causes Excessive Hiccups And Pain In The Throat After Eating Or Drinking?

Posted on Wed, 6 Sep 2017

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Question : I am so afraid I may have esohpogus cancer. For some time my throat burns to the point I am in severe pain after eating or drinking anything. I also have hicups a lot now and also have pancreatic problems. What does all this sound like

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hello. You do not have cancer

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Please Relax. You need not worry.

Hiccups and pain in the throat after eating or drinking does not point towards cancer. It may be a simple throat infection.

However, an endoscopy can be done to diagnose it with certainty.

Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee