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Suggest Treatment For Intermittent Hiccups

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Posted on Thu, 9 Jul 2015
Question: I HAVE INTERMITENT HICUPS WHICH creates un comfort
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Drink plenty of fluids orally.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.

Hiccups are due to phrenic nerve irritation and diaphragm contractions.
The most common cause is dehydration, throat irritation etc.
So better to drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated.
Also put lozenges in mouth for soothing effect.
Beclofen is the drug used for uncontrolled hiccups. So if needed you can consult doctor and get prescription of Beclofen.

Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Intermittent Hiccups

Brief Answer: Drink plenty of fluids orally. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. Hiccups are due to phrenic nerve irritation and diaphragm contractions. The most common cause is dehydration, throat irritation etc. So better to drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated. Also put lozenges in mouth for soothing effect. Beclofen is the drug used for uncontrolled hiccups. So if needed you can consult doctor and get prescription of Beclofen. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.