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My father has hiccups after stopping steroids. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My dad has been diagnosed with metastases and it has spread to his spines and lungs. He had prostate problems for past five years. Doctor on consultation here gave him few medicines which included Dexon. Once he stopped the medicine, he is hving hiccups continuously. Kindly advise on ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Will you be able to provide me with details like: Does he have any other medical conditions like diabetes, heart disease or kidney problem? When was he diagnosed with malignancy and has he received any treatment? What exactly do you mean by prostate problems? W... Read Full »
My 2-year-old daughter has persistent hiccups despite taking all precautions. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor,My 2-year-old daughter has persistent hiccups despite taking all precautions. We are naturally concerned and would appreciate your guidance on the matter. Is this something we should be worried about? Additionally, are there any specific remedies or actions we can take to alleviate her ... Read Full »
Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. Usual hiccups (without any symptoms) are benign in nature. The following are the common causes Overfeeding. Feeding too quickly. Swallowing a lot of air. Any of these things can lead to stomach distention... Read Full »
Is it normal for my baby to have hiccups soon after a burp?
Query: Hello doctor, I would like to ask that what causes constant hiccups soon after burping my son is just 3 weeks old and he constantly has hiccups soon after meals and he swallows too much air during feeding. What should I do to help stop them? Secondly, he throws his head and trunk back a lot and his... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Congratulations for the baby. Well, I got your concern. It may be due to GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease). Do as I say. Do proper burping after each feeds, minimum 10 minutes. Make him sleep in somewhat high head position 10 to 20 degrees maximum. Watch for hi... Read Full »
I have been diagnosed with esophageal dysmotility. Is it curable or will it stay forever?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 37-year-old female and have been told that I have esophageal dysmotility, but have to wait to see a gastroenterologist. What is the condition and what is its prognosis? I have a medical history of rhinitis and polyps and have been experiencing hiccups quite a lot for the past tw... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and understand your concern. I will review your case history and will get back to you in a short time. Please wait to get my detailed response before you reply to this message. Kind regards. Read Full »
I have rhinosinusitis along with chest fullness. Help me.
Query: Hello doctor,I am 37 years old and have been having rhinosinusitis (allergy tests negative) treated with intranasal steroids. I have had this condition that has been going on for six weeks now and is getting worse. I could feel chest fullness, mucus, and restricted breathing. I have been to the phys... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. You have had breathing difficulty on and off with whistling sounds during inspiration. Recently you had breathing difficulty three days ago and medical investigations were normal. You also tried prednisone, antibi... Read Full »
My baby has too many prolonged hiccups in the womb. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 35 weeks pregnant. My baby is getting too many hiccups in a day. Three to four times and for more than 10 minutes. What could be the reason? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I have reviewed your query. Have one scan to check for any abnormal issue with cord insertion, knot in the cord, or any other issue. Also, have one CTG (cardiotocography) as well to check the fetal well-being to be on the safe side. Have ... Read Full »
My dad has prostate cancer. How to manage his diarrhea?
Query: Hi doctor, My dad is a cancer patient. He has prostate cancer, which has migrated to the spine and lungs. He was having severe pain in the back and spine region and could not excrete or urinate. A catheter was used for urination, and an enema was given. A Tramadol injection and a few painkillers wer... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. The pain is often difficult to control if cancer has spread to the spine. The patient may need radiotherapy for the spine for pain control. When an enema is given for constipation, it often causes loose motion a... Read Full »
How can I solve my suddenly developed sporadic hiccups?
Query: Hi doctor, One day I suddenly started having hiccups after I ate or drank something. Nothing was significantly different from the day before to the day after that I am aware of. It could be just a tiny glass of water with absolutely nothing else, and this will cause sporadic hiccups for about 20 min... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As you have been suffering from recurrent hiccups and you are taking Aldactone and Levothyroxine with a history of injury to the L5 S1 spine, my suggestion would be to undergo an upper gastrointestinal tract endoscopy procedure by which any s... Read Full »
Will enzyme imbalance, heart problems, and diabetes mellitus cause continuous hiccups?
Query: Hi doctor, Father-in-law has sugar and is already on medicines and injections. He is now having continuous hiccups. He is COVID negative. Attached are some of the tests done. What could be the reason for these hiccups? Kindly give your opinion. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your statement, your father-in-law has been suffering from continuous hiccups. He is a known case of diabetes mellitus, and he is on medications. According to his urinalysis report (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), protein, sugar, bl... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have a one-year-old daughter who experiences hiccups every time she laughs. If she continues laughing, she eventually throws up. Should I be concerned about this and have it checked by a doctor? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Yes, it is understandable to be a bit concerned about this pattern. It is possible that her hiccups and vomiting when laughing could be due to a reflex action. But, to ensure your daughter's well-being and rule out a... Read Full »