Spontaneous hiccups

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Spontaneous hiccups

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Since two days he is having hiccups spontaneously in sitting position. He is undergoing immunotherapy and is under care and diet at home.

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Dr. Siddharth S Radiation Oncologist 5 yrs exp Hyderabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. Siddharth S

Radiation Oncologist 5 yrs exp Hyderabad

Hiccups is a phenomenon caused by diaphragmatic irritation and rarely a side effect with immunotherapy.However if the patient is having persisting intractable hiccups..u can give a muscle relaxant like Oral Baclofen 10mg three times a day for three days if the patient has no other medical comorbidities.I advise you to better consult the treating physician to look into it

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