treat persistent hiccups
November 2002
What's the best way to treat persistent hiccups?
Brief episodes are common...usually triggered by laughing, talking, eating, or drinking.
Persistent hiccups lasting longer than 2 days can often occur after surgery or prolonged immobilization... or due to GERD... seizure disorders... heart attack... hyponatremia... infections... or tumours irritating the diaphragm.
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