question-icon

What Causes Recurrent Hiccups?

default
Posted on Thu, 19 Mar 2015
Question: I am facing hiccups since yesterday morning, it stopes in between but starts again; kindly help me with some suggestions
doctor
Answered by Dr. Pradeep Vitta (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Need a brief history regarding the hiccups

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I will require a brief history regarding your hiccups. Do you have any other medical condition? Neck swelling, throat issues, gastric issues, constipation, stomach bloating or sudden emotional stress?
And also need to know if it's the first time or are you recurrently prone for hiccups?
Regarding how to manage the hiccups, we should first try physical maneuvers which should reduce the hiccups.
First should be to disturb your normal respiratory pattern, take a deep breath for as long as possible, hold it for as long as possible and then expire it for as long as possible. Generally about 4-5 minutes of this exercise should reduce your hiccups.
You can also try pulling your knees to chest, adopting a fetal position. This has shown to help too. Sipping on cold water too can help.
First try these methods and if they aren't working then we can go ahead and try a few pharmacological drugs.

Do let me know.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Pradeep Vitta

General & Family Physician

Practicing since :2012

Answered : 108 Questions

premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
What Causes Recurrent Hiccups?

Brief Answer: Need a brief history regarding the hiccups Detailed Answer: Hi, I will require a brief history regarding your hiccups. Do you have any other medical condition? Neck swelling, throat issues, gastric issues, constipation, stomach bloating or sudden emotional stress? And also need to know if it's the first time or are you recurrently prone for hiccups? Regarding how to manage the hiccups, we should first try physical maneuvers which should reduce the hiccups. First should be to disturb your normal respiratory pattern, take a deep breath for as long as possible, hold it for as long as possible and then expire it for as long as possible. Generally about 4-5 minutes of this exercise should reduce your hiccups. You can also try pulling your knees to chest, adopting a fetal position. This has shown to help too. Sipping on cold water too can help. First try these methods and if they aren't working then we can go ahead and try a few pharmacological drugs. Do let me know.