HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

How Can Chronic Hiccups Be Treated?

default
Posted on Wed, 12 Sep 2018
Question: My 25 year old son has chronic hiccups for 2 days now. How can he treat them ?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:

Baclofen thrice daily can be used.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

For chronic hiccups treatment of choice is Chlorpromazine.

However, Baclofen taken three times a day has excellent results. You would need a prescription for these.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ramesh Kumar, Gastroenterologist
Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Ramesh Kumar

Gastroenterologist

Practicing since :1986

Answered : 2906 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Gastroenterologist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
How Can Chronic Hiccups Be Treated?

Brief Answer: Baclofen thrice daily can be used. Detailed Answer: Hi, For chronic hiccups treatment of choice is Chlorpromazine. However, Baclofen taken three times a day has excellent results. You would need a prescription for these. Hope I have answered your query. Take care Regards, Dr Ramesh Kumar, Gastroenterologist