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Suggest Remedy For Recurring Hiccups Post Triple Bypass, Valve Repair And Upper Heart Valve

I had triple bypass, valve repair& upper heart laser. April 2014 57 y/o HIV+ since 1987. Since the surgery I have had recurring hiccups that last 10 days. Around 6-7 th day my diaphragm locks up and can t get air in or out for approx 10 seconds (seems longer) any suggestions as to why or the cause of diaphragm locking up? Thanks
Mon, 7 Sep 2020
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Hi,

Hiccup post cardiac surgery is commonly caused due to nerve irritation caused while passing tracheal tube in throa), to facilitate easy breathing during the procedure. This should go automatically in few days of surgery (5-7). In case it remains, consult your surgeon, hiccup is possible due to digestive problems with excessive gas formation(which irritates diaphragm. Eat light food with sufficient water and fibers. Do not sleep immediately after food.Take enzyme preparations as per your doctor's suggestions.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Remedy For Recurring Hiccups Post Triple Bypass, Valve Repair And Upper Heart Valve

Hi, Hiccup post cardiac surgery is commonly caused due to nerve irritation caused while passing tracheal tube in throa), to facilitate easy breathing during the procedure. This should go automatically in few days of surgery (5-7). In case it remains, consult your surgeon, hiccup is possible due to digestive problems with excessive gas formation(which irritates diaphragm. Eat light food with sufficient water and fibers. Do not sleep immediately after food.Take enzyme preparations as per your doctor s suggestions. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician