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What Causes Intermittent Hiccups After Surgery For Fractured Fibula?
Hello, My 16 yo son had surgery for fractured fibula 24 hours ago. Ever since the iv meds prior to surgery were given, he has had hiccups on and off. He has had hiccups for several hours without relief. Why is he having hiccups and is there anything that can be done to make them stop?
Mon, 25 May 2015
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Applying forcible traction to the tongue, swallowing granulated sugar, gargling with water, sipping ice water, drinking from the far side of a glass, biting on a lemon, Mental distraction sometimes works.
Breathing into a paper bag (which increases arterial carbon dioxide tension [PaCO 2])
Pulling the knees up to the chest and leaning forward.
Try any or these methods
Applying forcible traction to the tongue, swallowing granulated sugar, gargling with water, sipping ice water, drinking from the far side of a glass, biting on a lemon, Mental distraction sometimes works.
Breathing into a paper bag (which increases arterial carbon dioxide tension [PaCO 2])
Pulling the knees up to the chest and leaning forward.
Try any or these methods
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