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Repeated hiccups
I am having continues hiccups since afternoon after interval of 1 hr or so and it's annoying. What to do and what is cause
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Dr. Baisali Sarkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
12 yrs exp
Kolkata
Hiccups are involuntary contractions of the diaphragm — the muscle that separates your chest from your abdomen.
Hiccups may result from a large meal, alcoholic or carbonated beverages or sudden excitement. In some cases, hiccups may be a sign of an underlying medical condition.
Next Steps
The most common triggers for hiccups that last less than 48 hours include:
Drinking carbonated beverages
Drinking too much alcohol
Eating too much
Excitement or emotional stress
Sudden temperature changes
Swallowing air with chewing gum or sucking on candy
Health Tips
Most cases of hiccups go away on their own without medical treatment.
Drugs that may be used to treat long-term hiccups include:
Baclofen.
Chlorpromazine.
Metoclopramide.
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Dr. Swaroop Karumuthil
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14 yrs exp
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Detailed history needed ...
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Dr. Shreya Mahendra
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