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Nov 18, 2019 · Acute hiccups are of less than 48 hours duration, persistent last over 2 days, and intractable last over a month. As acute hiccups are self-limited and usually unreported, most of the research has focused on persistent and intractable hiccups. There are various causes of hiccups including organic causes, psychogenic, idiopathic, or medication ...
- Hiccups: A Non-Systematic Review - PubMed
Conclusion: Acute hiccups are usually benign and...
- Hiccups: a common problem with some unusual causes and cures
INTRODUCTION. Hiccups is a reflex consisting of a sudden...
- Hiccups: A Non-Systematic Review - PubMed
Aug 8, 2022 · Studies show a greater prevalence of hiccups in men and in people who are taller . In one study, the greater prevalence among males (odds ratio [OR] 2.42, 95% CI 1.40-4.17) was particularly notable in the subset of patients who did not have a central nervous system cause for their hiccups (OR 11.72, 95% CI 3.16-43.50) [ 5 ].
Hiccup is a forceful, involuntary inspiration commonly experienced by fetuses, children and adults. Its purpose is unknown and its pathophysiology still poorly understood. Short hiccup bouts are mostly associated with gastric distention or alcohol intake, resolve spontaneously or with simple folk remedies and do not require medical attention. In contrast, prolonged hiccup is a rare but ...
- S Launois, JL Bizec, WA Whitelaw, J Cabane, JP Derenne
- 1993
Apr 1, 2012 · Hiccups occur anywhere between 4 and 60 times a minute and can interfere with breathing, eating, and sleep, and can worsen pain, fatigue, weight loss, and dyspnea, dramatically reducing QOL.
Hiccups are familiar to everyone, but remain poorly understood. Acute hic-cups can often be terminated by physical manoeuvres. In contrast, persis-tent and intractable hiccups that continue for days or months are rare, but can be distressing and difficult to treat. Aim To review the management of hiccups, including a systematic review of
- M Steger, M Schneemann, M Fox
- 2015
Conclusion: Acute hiccups are usually benign and self-limiting. Persistent or intractable hiccups can be a harbinger of serious medical pathology. The underlying cause should be treated if possible. There are no formal guidelines for the treatment of hiccups. Currently, most of the methods proposed are based on case reports and anecdotal evidence.
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Sep 6, 2020 · INTRODUCTION. Hiccups is a reflex consisting of a sudden spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm causing shaking of the inspiratory muscles of the chest and abdomen, followed by the sudden closure of the glottis, which generates a characteristic noise of air being violently expelled from the lungs. The hiccup reflex consists of the afferent limb ...
