Hiccups can be caused due to eating large meals, alcohol intake, or sudden excitement. Usually, hiccups last for a few seconds to minutes, but long-lasting hiccups can a cause of underlying medical issues.
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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 »