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2021-05-24 16:05:47
My uncle was dignose with pneumonia few days back but his rt pcr was negative, he is still on medication,but every night he wakes up due to hiccups.what could be the reason. He doesn't have any underlying decease.
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Hiccups occur due to irritation of diaphgram. It can be possible as he is currently having pneumonia.
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Try sips of water Sugar
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Sometimes medicines are also helpful. You should start only after consulting your doctor.

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Hi, hiccups occur due to involuntary spasms of the diaphragm, are usually short-lived and not a sign of something serious.

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If hiccups doesn't subside with driniking water then give liofen 10 and dont worry about that

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Is hiccups still present or now it's gone. Hiccups are due to irritation of diaphragm. Occasionally hiccups r ok but if it persists for longs Is a issue
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feel free to consult with your history

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