Ợ slightly with hiccups, difficulty swallowing in people who drink a lot of alcohol?

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Hi doctor,
3 today I burp and hiccup a lot. When eating, it is impossible to swallow because it is very hot in the sternum. So far, I have not been like that. Doctor let me ask if burping with hiccups, difficulty swallowing in people who drink a lot of alcohol? I would like to thank you !
Nguyen Tien Dat (1991)
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Answered by BSCK I Dong Xuan Ha - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Ha Long International General Hospital.
Hello,
To the question “ a little bit with hiccups, difficulty swallowing in people who drink a lot of alcohol, is it okay? , the doctor replied as follows:
Your current symptoms may be typical symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux esophagitis, which seems to be very acute, often occurs after heavy drinking and has vomit. Gastritis reflux oesophagitis causes irritation of the vagus nerve, phrenic nerve, ... causing hiccups. Stomach juice contains a lot of acid and enzymes that flow up into the esophagus, causing damage to the esophagus, causing pain, burning, and difficulty swallowing.
Therefore, you have to go to the hospital right away, the doctor will have to do an esophagoscopy - stomach for you to accurately diagnose the disease, the extent and cause of the disease and treat it right away.
If you still have questions about belching with hiccups, difficulty swallowing in people who drink a lot of alcohol, you can go to a medical facility under Vinmec Health System for early examination and treatment. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!