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Is It Normal To Have Continuous Hiccups After Having A Cardial Drug Eluting Stent?
Hi,my dad had a cardial drug eluting stent 4 days ago,he s been taking 2 pills of plavix daily,1 lipitor,1 aspirin.....10 hours after this stent was put,he s been suffering from moderate to severe continious hiccups...is that normal?is this related to the stent or the medications?what i can do to make it stop?thanx.
Sat, 28 Dec 2013
Dear Friend
Hiccups in this case can be due to
1. Acid peptic problems as a result of aspirin.
2. Kidney dysfunction , if contrast is used during angigraphy.
I advice for a Serum Creatinine check up.
I prefer to add drugs like pantoprazole to my patients whom i am prescribing such medicines.
Discuss with your doctor regarding addition of Pantoprazole.
Stay Healthy
Hiccups in this case can be due to
1. Acid peptic problems as a result of aspirin.
2. Kidney dysfunction , if contrast is used during angigraphy.
I advice for a Serum Creatinine check up.
I prefer to add drugs like pantoprazole to my patients whom i am prescribing such medicines.
Discuss with your doctor regarding addition of Pantoprazole.
Stay Healthy
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