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Suggest Treatment For Hiccups
Question: Hi Dr.
I am getting hiccups contunuiosly from last night. I was drinking more water assuming it will go but it is not come down. Can you please suggest.
Thanks
xxxx
I am getting hiccups contunuiosly from last night. I was drinking more water assuming it will go but it is not come down. Can you please suggest.
Thanks
xxxx
Brief Answer:
follow the advises, observe for a while for now and see how you stay...
Detailed Answer:
Hello xxxx, Welcome to HealthcareMagic,
I've gone through your query and understand your concerns,
First of all, please note that hiccups are basically some involuntary contraction/ spasms of the diaphragmatic muscles (can be seen due to excessive stressful situations/ anxiety/ indigestion/ over-eating/ binge drinking/ some drug induced/ or even complicated conditions like some autonomic disorders)...
So, if you're aware of any such precipitating cause/s, just try to avoid them at first...
As of now, try to sip on some ice cubes, drink plenty of water to maintain good hydration (drink around 2.5 ltr of water per day) and avoid any form of spicy foods/caffeine/alcohol/smoking(if at all do) for the next few days...
Additionally, take Tab PERINORM (METOCLOPRAMIDE) 10mg as a stat dose (for now only) and observe how you stay... In case of no relief, you may take an antacid/PPI like Pantoprazole/Domperidone [(40/30)mg] twice daily before food for the next 2-3days...
If despite all these, symptoms persist/worsen further, I'd suggest visiting a nearby Gastroenterologist for further evaluation...
Let me know if I can assist you further...
Take Care
Kind Regards
follow the advises, observe for a while for now and see how you stay...
Detailed Answer:
Hello xxxx, Welcome to HealthcareMagic,
I've gone through your query and understand your concerns,
First of all, please note that hiccups are basically some involuntary contraction/ spasms of the diaphragmatic muscles (can be seen due to excessive stressful situations/ anxiety/ indigestion/ over-eating/ binge drinking/ some drug induced/ or even complicated conditions like some autonomic disorders)...
So, if you're aware of any such precipitating cause/s, just try to avoid them at first...
As of now, try to sip on some ice cubes, drink plenty of water to maintain good hydration (drink around 2.5 ltr of water per day) and avoid any form of spicy foods/caffeine/alcohol/smoking(if at all do) for the next few days...
Additionally, take Tab PERINORM (METOCLOPRAMIDE) 10mg as a stat dose (for now only) and observe how you stay... In case of no relief, you may take an antacid/PPI like Pantoprazole/Domperidone [(40/30)mg] twice daily before food for the next 2-3days...
If despite all these, symptoms persist/worsen further, I'd suggest visiting a nearby Gastroenterologist for further evaluation...
Let me know if I can assist you further...
Take Care
Kind Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Thank you
Brief Answer:
you're welcome
Detailed Answer:
You're most welcome dear,
However, please continue taking the PPI/antacid (PANTOPRAZOLE/DOMPERIDONE) [(40/30)mg] twice daily before food for the next 2-3days..., as I've already mentioned earlier, You should be feeling better...
Take Care
Kind Regards
you're welcome
Detailed Answer:
You're most welcome dear,
However, please continue taking the PPI/antacid (PANTOPRAZOLE/DOMPERIDONE) [(40/30)mg] twice daily before food for the next 2-3days..., as I've already mentioned earlier, You should be feeling better...
Take Care
Kind Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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