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How To Stop Continuous Hiccups?
Hi dr. My father ia having continuous hiccups since morning as he is discharged yesterday from hospital from delhi for by pass surgery dated on 20 june 2013 and came to lucknow. And right now it is 2 pm and he is sitting just because of hiccups..sir please tell what to do.
Sat, 1 Feb 2014
Hi and welcome to HCM,
This occurs due to sudden, forceful movement of the diaphragm.
As a home remedy you can first ask your father to drink a glass of water, bite on a lemon, gargle with water.
Most hiccups will stop on their own. Home remedies are generally sufficient to resolve hiccupping.
Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) is usually the first-line medication prescribed for hiccups. Other medications used to treat hiccups include Haloperidol and Metoclopramide.
Some muscle relaxants, sedatives, analgesics, and even stimulants have also been reported to help alleviate hiccup symptoms.
Thanks
This occurs due to sudden, forceful movement of the diaphragm.
As a home remedy you can first ask your father to drink a glass of water, bite on a lemon, gargle with water.
Most hiccups will stop on their own. Home remedies are generally sufficient to resolve hiccupping.
Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) is usually the first-line medication prescribed for hiccups. Other medications used to treat hiccups include Haloperidol and Metoclopramide.
Some muscle relaxants, sedatives, analgesics, and even stimulants have also been reported to help alleviate hiccup symptoms.
Thanks
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