Mayo Clinic Minute: What causes hiccups? Dr Larson says most hiccup triggers are associated with temporary bloating of the stomach "That might be overeating or rapidly eating," he says Gulping down big drinks – especially carbonated ones – can also cause hiccups Even being suddenly excited or scared can cause that repetitive involuntary contraction of the diaphragm
Mayo Clinic Minute What causes hiccups? AUDIO Sound of a different child pretending to hiccup Gastroenterologist Dr Mark Larson says most hiccup triggers are associated with temporary bloating of the stomach Mark V Larson, M D “That might be overeating or rapidly eating ” Graphic: Hiccup triggers Overeating Carbonated beverages Being excited or scared
Mayo Clinic expert explains gastrointestinal symptoms related to COVID . . . COVID-19 most commonly presents with respiratory symptoms, including cough and shortness of breath, as well as fever However, digestive symptoms also can occur in patients with COVID-19, and with or without respiratory symptoms In this Q A, Dr Sahil Khanna, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, answers questions about gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms related to COVID-19 Watch: Dr Sahil […]
How Do I Tell the Difference Between Bile Reflux and Acid Reflux? August 5, 2011 Dear Mayo Clinic: What is the difference between bile reflux and acid reflux? Answer: Bile reflux involves fluid from the small intestine flowing into the stomach and esophagus Acid reflux is backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus These conditions are often related, and sometimes differentiating between the two can be difficult […]
What Complications Can Come From a Rib Fracture? ROCHESTER, Minn — October 22, 2012 Rib fractures are one of the most common bone breaks in older adults While there's no direct treatment for fractured ribs that remain in alignment, medical care is still important to avoid serious complications, according to the October issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter Rib fractures can result from […]
Long COVID and the digestive system: Mayo Clinic expert describes . . . ROCHESTER, Minnesota — Long COVID syndrome, also known as post-COVID, is more than fatigue and shortness of breath Symptoms such as headaches, brain fog and ringing in the ears have been reported, and recently, physicians are seeing more patients with gastrointestinal problems Greg Vanichkachorn, M D , director of Mayo Clinic's COVID Activity Rehabilitation Program, describes the most
Keeping a Positive Outlook Despite a Difficult Disease And when she experienced a slight hiccup after her last exam, Bushman says members of her care team "immediately" contacted Dr Specks "He then contacted and collaborated with those other specialists to say, 'Okay, this is our plan and this is what we're going to do,'" Bushman says
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Orthostatic hypotension is more than feeling dizzy . . . DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What’s the difference between feeling dizzy every now and then and orthostatic hypotension? How is it diagnosed, and can it be treated? ANSWER: Most people remember an occasion when they felt dizzy or light-headed after standing up too quickly This happens because the pull of gravity causes your blood pressure to drop […]
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Mechanical or tissue heart valve replacements DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My father is having issues with his aortic valve He is 53 years old and was told he needs to have a valve replacement I was reading that there are different types of valves Can you explain the differences and what option may be best? ANSWER: There are four major valves in the heart, […]