Hello! I read your question and understand your concern. Hiccups are not uncommon after a stroke in the lower ( brainstem and cerebellum) part of the brain. They can be very annoying but usually decrease in intensity and go away over time. First,it is important to make sure that there is not a problem in the lungs or stomach that is causing the hiccups. The brain is the most likely source, but it doesn t hurt to rule out these areas source of the hiccups. Although, there are no special medicines for hiccups, we have found that a variety of medications can help people with chronic hiccups. I would recommend tests like blood tests, a heart tracing (electrocardiogram, or ECG) and a chest X-ray to look for changes such as blood chemistry, chest problems or heart disease. If it is found a problem in these test, it should be treated correctly. I don t think he has had a new stroke if no other symtoms besides hiccups. If it persists I would recommend to try treatment with Gabapentine , or Baclofen or Carbamazepine. Hope to have been of help! Best wishes! Dr. Abaz Quka