How Can Chronic Hiccups Be Treated?
Question: My 25 year old son has chronic hiccups for 2 days now. How can he treat them ?
Brief Answer:
Baclofen thrice daily can be used.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
For chronic hiccups treatment of choice is Chlorpromazine.
However, Baclofen taken three times a day has excellent results. You would need a prescription for these.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ramesh Kumar, Gastroenterologist
Baclofen thrice daily can be used.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
For chronic hiccups treatment of choice is Chlorpromazine.
However, Baclofen taken three times a day has excellent results. You would need a prescription for these.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ramesh Kumar, Gastroenterologist
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