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What Could Be The Reason For Single, Loud Hiccups That Hurts Neck And Chest?
For about a year now, I've had this "hiccup" as that's the action that I do. But it is nt normal. It's one, singular, loud hiccup that hurts my entire chest and neck. When people hear it, they describe it Sounding like a pterodactyl. It happens between 15-30 times a day, but I don't feel it coming on. It just sort of happens. It is really concerning because of the discomfort I feel. Everyone that has heard it, says they do not know of anyone else who has this issue.
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Sun, 26 Jan 2014
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Hi this is due to irritation of diaphragm and you need examination by a doctor to pin point the cause for irritation. This may be dur to problem in lungs, pleura, or in GIT.
So I advice you to consult your doctor for examination and further management.
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So I advice you to consult your doctor for examination and further management.
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go for x- ray chest, ultrasonogram of chest, & upper G I endoscopy in empty stomach right now to exclude tumors of cgest compressing phrenic nerve, any growth or ulcer of stomach.
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