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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Hiccups

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Posted on Thu, 3 Nov 2016
Question: can't stop my hicups
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Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Try these physical maneuvers.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for using HCM to post your health query.

Sometimes it needs a bit of time and they go away by themselves.

If they don't though, then best way to stop them it is by physical maneuvers which include:
-- Interrupt normal respiratory function (eg, breath holding orValsalva maneuver)
-- Stimulate nasopharynx or uvula (eg, sipping cold water, gargling with water, swallowing a teaspoon of dry sugar)
-- Increase vagal stimulation (eg, pressing on the eyeballs)
-- Counteract irritation of the diaphragm (eg, pulling knees to chest, leaning forward to compress the chest)

Try these and let me know if they worked so I can recommend medications or other advises.

Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
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Dr. Klarida Papaqako

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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Hiccups

Brief Answer: Try these physical maneuvers. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for using HCM to post your health query. Sometimes it needs a bit of time and they go away by themselves. If they don't though, then best way to stop them it is by physical maneuvers which include: -- Interrupt normal respiratory function (eg, breath holding orValsalva maneuver) -- Stimulate nasopharynx or uvula (eg, sipping cold water, gargling with water, swallowing a teaspoon of dry sugar) -- Increase vagal stimulation (eg, pressing on the eyeballs) -- Counteract irritation of the diaphragm (eg, pulling knees to chest, leaning forward to compress the chest) Try these and let me know if they worked so I can recommend medications or other advises. Regards, Dr. Papaqako