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Constant hiccups

2018-03-28 11:16:20
My father is facing problem related to hiccups . He is continuously getting hiccups ..
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Intractable persistent hiccups can occur because of gastro esophageal reflux disorder, neurological problems, secondary to certain medications. Treatment depends on identifying cause for his problem
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