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What Causes Recurrent Hiccups?

I started having hiccups last night, and they went away after about 30 minutes. I woke up and had them for about 30 minutes again. They went away and I got them about 3 hours later for about an hour. They stopped so I took a nap but I had chest pains the whole time. I woke up and I have them again and it is going on an hour and a half.
Thu, 17 Aug 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Most common cause for hiccups is irritation in throat.
Since you also had chest pain, we should rule out heart and lung diseases for your symptoms.
So get done ecg, 2d echo, chest x ray.
If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart and lung diseases.
Drink plenty of fluids orally. Do warm water gargles 5-6 times a day. Avoid oily, spicy and hard to chew food.
Take beclofen tablet twice daily.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Recurrent Hiccups?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Most common cause for hiccups is irritation in throat. Since you also had chest pain, we should rule out heart and lung diseases for your symptoms. So get done ecg, 2d echo, chest x ray. If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart and lung diseases. Drink plenty of fluids orally. Do warm water gargles 5-6 times a day. Avoid oily, spicy and hard to chew food. Take beclofen tablet twice daily. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.