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Suggest Remedy For Persistent Hiccups
Question: Wonderful. Thank you. My brother is having terrible hiccups after back surgery last Monday. (Pretty extensive). He came home yesterday but is still having persistent hiccups, like every 15 seconds . . . even with the medicine sent home with him from XXXXXXX XXXXXXX University Hospital in D.C. Help!
Brief Answer:
Valium can be harmful for hiccups.
Detailed Answer:
I read your query carefully and I'm sorry about your brothers concern.
Hiccups can have several causes and since I don't know the exact surgical procedure he had I can't exclude surgery being the cause.
On the other hand you mention he's taking Diazepam (valium) which along with all other drugs belonging to benzodiazepines can cause or exacerbate hiccups. So I suggest you discuss with your doctor the use of another muscle relaxant.
Also he should have some routine blood tests to search for other causes like uremia or electrolyte alterations.
A drug which can be used to try and control the hiccups is metoclopramide. Of course it must be checked what he's already given before.
You should discuss the options above with your physician.
I hope to have been of help.
Valium can be harmful for hiccups.
Detailed Answer:
I read your query carefully and I'm sorry about your brothers concern.
Hiccups can have several causes and since I don't know the exact surgical procedure he had I can't exclude surgery being the cause.
On the other hand you mention he's taking Diazepam (valium) which along with all other drugs belonging to benzodiazepines can cause or exacerbate hiccups. So I suggest you discuss with your doctor the use of another muscle relaxant.
Also he should have some routine blood tests to search for other causes like uremia or electrolyte alterations.
A drug which can be used to try and control the hiccups is metoclopramide. Of course it must be checked what he's already given before.
You should discuss the options above with your physician.
I hope to have been of help.
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